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MANHATTAN  RAILWAY  CO. 


SEYMOUR  DURST 


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This  book  is  the  property  of  the  Manhattan 
Railway  Company,  and  the  employe  holding  it  will  not 
receive  his  final  pay  until  it  has  been  properly  returned 
to  the  Company. 


RULES  and  REGULATIONS 

FOR  THE 

GOVERNMENT 

OF  THE 

OPERATING  OFFICERS  *  EMPLOYES 

OF  THE 

Manhattan  Railway  Co. 


TO  TAKE  EFFECT  JANUARY  I,  1890. 


I  N  D  KX. 


PAGE.  RULES. 

1 .  Special  Notice  

3. General  Rules   1-28 

7. Maintenance  of  Way  Dep*t  .Chief  Engineer   29-34 

9.         44         44   Road  Master   35-44 

11.         "         "   Road  Supervisors   45-  58 

13.         44         44   Fogmen   59 

14  .         44         44   Foremen  of  Structure  Repairs . .  60-65 

15.         44         41   Foremen  of  Track  Repairs   66-80 

18.         *4         44   Foreman  of  Street  Repair  Gang.  81 

18  .         44         44   Master  Carpenters   82 

18.  44         44   Foremen  Painters   83 

19.  Mechanical  Department  Master  Mechanic   84-  95 

22.  44  44  .  ..Road  Foreman  of  Engines   96-102 

23.  44  44  ....Engine  Despatches  103-110 

24  .  44  44  ...  Enginemen   111-149 

30.  44  41   Enginemen  (Running  Curves). .  150 

31  .  44  44  ....Firemen   151-159 

33.  44  44   Foreman  of  Car  Inspectors   160-163 

34.  44  44         ....Shop  Clerks   164-170 

35.  Transportation  Department. Superintendent   171-174 

37.         44                   44         Train  Masters  and  Assistants. . .  175-181 

39.         44                   44         Train  Despatches   182-192 

41  .         44                    44         Tower  and  Hand  Switchmen. . .  193-211 

45.         44                   44         Conductors  and  Guards   212-247 

51  .         44                    44         Train  Rules   248-236 

58. Station  Department  General  Ticket  Agent   287-288 

59.     44             44   Station  Inspectors   289-295 

61  .     44             44   Stationmen   296-310 

63.     44             44   Station  Agents   311-332 

67  .     44             44   Gatemen   3.33-338 

68.  44  44   Platformmen   339-343 

69.  Electric  Block  Signals  Instructions  to  Station  Agents 

and  Operators   344 

71  .  44         44   Intructions  to  Conductors   345 

72.  44         44   Testing  the  Circuit   346 

74  .           44         44   Location  and  Numbers  of  Sig- 
nal Boxes  

76. Telegraph  Service  Telegraph  Operators   347-367 

80.       44  44   Figure  Signals. 

81  .       44  44   Calls. 

86. Rules  to  be  observed  in  foggy  weather   368-374 

88. Fog  Signal  Stations. 

93. Signals    375-385 

95.     44   By  Whistle   386-391 

95.  44   By  Bell  Cord   392-395 

96.  44   By  Lamp  or  Light   396-399 

96.  44   By  Hand  or  Flag    400-403 

97.  44   By  Interlocking  Switch  Targets  404-408 


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SPECIAL  NOTICE. 


The  Company  will  run  its  trains,  so  far  as  prac- 
ticable, to  accommodate  the  public.  It  is  very 
important  that  trains  be  run  at  regular  intervals, 
and  with  ABSOLUTE  SAFETY. 

Officers  and  employes  are  hereby  informed  that 
they  are  required  by  these  Rules  and  Regulations, 
by  their  own  interest,  and  particularly  by  that  of 
the  Company,  to  be  polite  and  considerate  in  all 
their  intercourse  with  the  patrons  of  the  road. 

The  public  is  entitled  to  courteous  treatment, 
and  the  relations  of  the  road  to  those  who  are  in 
any  way  brought  into  contact  with  its  manage- 
ment, depend  largely  upon  the  conduct  of  persons 
employed  in  transacting  its  business. 

Officers  and  employes  must  remember  that,  in 
accepting  office  or  position  in  the  service  of  the 
Company,  they  are  bound  thereby  to  obey  strictly 
the  rules  and  regulations  issued  by  their  superior 
officers. 

All  rules  and  regulations  heretofore  issued,  in- 
consistent with  those  herein  contained,  are  hereby 
rescinded. 


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Special  rules  and  regulations,  also  time  tables  for 
the  running  of  trains,  will  be  issued  from  time  to 
time  as  may  be  found  necessary. 

For  the  purpose  of  creating  and  maintaining  an 
efficient  management,  the  Company's  lines  will  be 
grouped  as  follows : 

EASTERN  DIVISION. 

Second  Avenue  Lines,  and  all  assigned  con- 
nections. 

Third  Avenue  Lines  and  all  branches. 

WESTERN  DIVISION. 

Sixth  Avenue  Lines. 
Ninth  Avenue  Lines.  ■ 


General  Manager. 


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GENERAL  RULES. 


1.  N~o  person  shall  be  employed,  promoted  or 
transferred  without  the  authority  of  the  head  of 
department  controlling  them,  and  the  approval  of 
the  General  Manager. 

2.  Employes  discharged  or  resigning  from  one 
department  shall  not  be  employed  in  any  other 
without  the  approval  of  the  General  Manager. 

3.  The  salaries  of  all  officers,  and  wages  of  each 
class  of  employes  in  the  service  of  the  Company, 
will  be  fixed  by  the  General  Manager,  and  cannot 
be  changed  without  his  authority. 

4.  Every  employe,  when  on  duty  connected  with 
train  service  on  any  division  of  the  road,  will  be 
under  the  direction  and  must  conform  to  the 
orders  of  the  Train  Master  of  that  division. 

5.  The    SAFETY  OF    PASSENGERS  IS  THE  FIRST 

consideration.  All  employes  are  required  to 
exercise  constant  care,  to  prevent  injury  to  persons 
or  property;  and  in  all  cases  of  doubt  to 
take  the  safe  side. 

6.  Strict  propriety  of  conduct,  positive 
avoidance  of  profane  or  indecent  lan- 
guage in  the  transaction  of  business,  and 
toward  each  other,  is  required. 

7.  Employes  will  not  enter  into  altercation  with 
any  one,  no  matter  what  provocation  may 
have  been  given,  but  will  report  the  facts  to 
their  immediate  superior  officer. 


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8.  The  use  of  intoxicating  drinks  while  on 
duty  is  prohibited.  Persons  known  to  be  in  the 
habitual  use  of  them  when  not  on  duty  will  not  be 
retained  in  the  service. 

9.  Smoking  in  or  about  the  shops,  at  stations, 
or  on  engines  or  cars,  either  while  on  or  off  duty, 
is  prohibited. 

10.  No  one  will  be  permitted  to  absent  himself 
from  duty  without  the  consent  of  the  head  of  the 
department  to  which  he  may  be  attached,  and  then 
not  for  more  than  two  weeks.  If  a  longer  leave  of 
absence  is  desired,  a  new  application  must  be  made. 

11.  No  person  shall  receive  pay  while  absent  or 
suspended  from  duty  for  cause. 

12.  The  regular  compensation  of  em- 
ployes COVERS  ALL  RISKS  OF  AND  LIABILITY 
RESULTING   FROM  ACCIDENT. 

13.  If  an  employ^  is  disabled  by  sickness,  or  any 
other  cause,  the  right  to  claim  compensation  is  not 
recognized.  Allowances,  when  made  in  such  cases, 
will  be  as  gratuities,  justified  by  the  circumstances 
of  the  case,  and  by  previous  good  conduct. 

14.  Employes  of  every  grade  will  be  considered 
in  the  line  of  promotion,  dependent  therefor  upon 
the  faithful  discharge  of  duty,  and  the  qualifications 
and  capacity  for  assuming  increased  responsibilities. 

15.  When  on  duty,  the  employes  of  this  Com- 
pany must  ivear  the  prescribed  uniform  with 

BADGE  ATTACHED  IN  PLAIN  SIGHT.     This  rule  is 

imperative,  and  any  violation  thereof  will  subject 
the  offender  to  prompt  dismissal.  Employes  upon 
presenting  a  proper  pass  will  be  permitted  to  ride 


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free,  but  will  not  occupy  seats  to  the  exclusion  of 
passengers.  No  duplicate  employes  passes  will  be 
issued.  In  all  cases  where  passes  are  lost,  employes 
must  report  the  same  at  once  to  their  superior 
officer,  in  order  that  proper  steps  may  be  taken  to 
collect  it  if  presented  for  passage  at  any  station. 

16.  Employes  are  particularly  cautioned  against 
permitting  anything  to  fall  upon  the  structures, 
and  from  the  tracks  or  buildings  to  the  sidewalks 
or  streets. 

17.  Prompt  reports  of  injury  to  persons  or 
property  must  be  made  by  telegraph,  and  detailed 
statements  made  in  writing  as  early  as  possible 
after  the  occurrence.  In  cases  of  personal  injury 
or  difficulty  with  passengers,  secure  the  names  and 
addresses  of  two  or  more  witnesses  to  the  same, 
exclusive  of  employes  of  the  Company. 

18.  Employes  must  familiarize  themselves  with 

the  rules  governing  the  department  to  which  they  ^/ 
belong.    Entrance  into  the  service  of  the  Company 
implies  acceptance  of  its  rules  and  regulations, 

19.  Ignorance  of  rules  will  not  be  accepted  as 

an  excuse  for  neglect  or  omission  of  duty.    If  in    ,  > 
doubt  as  to  the  meaning  of  any  rule,  apply  to  your 
immediate  superior  officer  for  the  information. 

20.  Any  employe  disapproving  of  the  regula- 
tions adopted  for  his  government,  or  not  disposed 

to  aid  in  their  enforcement,  is  expected  to  resign  ^ 
or  will  be  discharged. 

21.  Disobedience  of  orders,  violation  of  rules, 
or  neglect  of  duty,  will  always  be  considered  a 
sufficient  cause  for  dismissal;  but  suspension  from  ^/ 
duty  and  pay  may  be  substituted. 


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22.  Any  employ  6  noticing  disobedience  or  neg- 
lect of  any  important  rule  is  required  to  report  it 
to  the  proper  officers.  Withholding  such  informa- 
tion will  be  considered  proof  of  indifference  to 
the  Company's  interests. 

23.  Employes  will  receipt  for  badges,  switch  or 
car  keys,  and  Book  of  Rules,  and  must  never  allow 
them  to  go  out  of  their  possession.  When  they 
leave  the  service  of  the  Company,  they  will  return 
them  and  all  other  property  in  their  charge  before 
being  paid. 

24.  Employes  discharged  for  accident  due  to 
their  negligence  or  disobedience,  will  not  be 
re-employed. 

25.  The  name  and  address  of  each  head  of 
department,  together  with  that  of  subordinates 
and  employes,  shall  be  registered  in  the  respective 
offices  for  ready  reference. 

26.  Employes  required  by  the  rules  to  be  uni- 
formed, must  have  the  same  made  by  the  Com- 
pany's contractor,  to  conform  in  material  and 
style  to  the  standard  adopted  by  the  Company. 

27.  They  shall,  in  every  instance,  be  as  pre- 
scribed, namely  :  for  Summer,  single-breasted  sack 
coat,  vest  and  trousers,  of  dark  blue  cloth,  and 
white  duck  cap;  for  Winter,  overcoat,  double- 
breasted  sack  coat,  vest  and  trousers,  of  dark  blue 
cloth,  wijth  cap  of  same  color,  bearing  two  bands 
of  gold/  braid,  the  position  of  employes,  in  each 
ease^being  designated  by  a  cap  badge.  The  regu- 
lation button  to  be  worn  in  every  instance. 

28.  Reading  while  on  duty  is  strictly  prohibited. 


MAINTENANCE  OF  WAY 
DEPARTMENT. 


CHIEF  ENGINEER. 

29.  The  Chief  Engineer  will  report  to  and 
receive  instructions  from  the  General  Manager,  to 
whom  all  appointments,  promotions,  transfers  and 
dismissals  shall  be  referred  for  approval.  He  will 
have  a  general  suspervision  of  foundations,  struc- 
ture, track,  switches,  signals,  interlocking  switch 
apparatus,  street  pavements,  sewers  and  sewer 
connections,  also  buildings  and  real  estate  of  the 
Company.  All  orders  and  notices  issued  by  him 
shall  bear  the  approval  of  the  General  Manager, 
to  whom  a  copy  of  each  shall  be  forwarded. 

30.  He  shall  cause  the  foundations  to  be  vigi- 
lantly watched  and  protected  against  injury  from 
broken  water-mains,  construction  of  service  or 
drains,  building  of  vaults  and  any  other  under- 
ground accidents  or  operations  threatening  their 
safety. 

31.  He  shall  be  assisted  by  a  proper  force,  sub- 
ject to  the  approval  of  the  General  Manager,  and 
shall  cause  a  systematic  record  to  be  kept,  showing 
size,  form  and  location  of  all  the  piers  and  base 
castings  on  the  road. 


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32.  He  will  make  frequent  observations  of  de- 
flection of  girders,  and  observe  carefully  the  effects 
of  moving  trains  and  heavy  engines  on  the  rivets 
and  various  parts  of  the  girders;  watch  carefully 
the  effects  of  contraction  and  expansion,  and  keep 
a  record  of  these  observations.  He  will  make  a 
detailed  monthly  report  of  the  work  and  repairs 
done  to  structure,  track  and  buildings,  with  an 
approximate  cost  of  the  same.  He  will  also  report 
all  scrap  iron,  old  rails,  spikes  and  bolts  turned 
over  to  the  store-keeper. 

33.  He  will  have  charge  of  all  records,  maps, 
plans  and  drawings  pertaining  to  structure  and 
buildings,  and  will  keep  a  daily  record  of  events 
that  pertain  to  the  work,  and  a  complete  record  of 
everything  that  pertains  to  the  building  of  piers 
in  vaults,  or  any  matters  that  might  entail  injury 
to  private  property.  He  will  also  keep  a  record  of 
the  structure  and  track  mileage  of  the  various 
lines,  and  of  the  lengths  and  location  of  turnouts, 
crossings,  switches  and  switchstands,  with  angles 
of  frogs  and  radii  of  curves. 

34.  He  will  keep  a  record  of  the  dimensions 
and  weights  of  everything  pertaining  to  the  struc- 
ture, such  as  lengths  of  spans,  heights  of  columns, 
description  of  girders,  etc.,  in  order  that  the  data 
for  immediate  renewals  may  always  be  accessible. 


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ROAD  MASTER. 

35.  The  Eoad  Master  will  report  to  and  re- 
ceive instructions  from  the  Chief  Engineer. 

36.  He  will  have  charge  of  the  maintenance  and 
repair  of  the  iron  structure  above  ground,  and 
everything  appurtenant  thereto,  also  of  the  track, 
superstructure,  switches  and  signals,  but  shall 
make  no  change  therein  of  any  nature  whatever 
without  the  authority  of  the  Chief  Engineer.  He 
will  be  aided  by  Supervisors  and  an  adequate  force 
of  employes,  who  shall  be  appointed  only  upon  the 
approval  of  the  Chief  Engineer. 

37.  His  duties  shall  be  to  pass  frequently  over 
the  structure  on  foot,  and  to  inspect  it  also  from 
the  ground ;  to  see  that  the  employes  under  him 
do  their  work  faithfully  ;  that  loose  rivets  or  other 
fastenings  are  promptly  replaced  or  secured ;  that 
switches  throw  freely  and  lock  safely  ;  that  signals 
operate  truly ;  that  every  employe  under  him  has 
necessary  tools  and  supplies,  and  is  instructed  in 
the  duties  of  his  position,  and  generally  to  devote 
his  whole  time  and  best  energies  to  the  main- 
tenance of  his  charge  in  first  class  order. 

38.  He  shall  give  particular  attention  to  the 
safety  of  curves,  and  of  the  high  structures  having 
braced  columns,  and  shall  supervise  the  adjustment 
of  such  structures  in  person. 

39.  He  shall  not  allow  any  persons  other  than 
employes  of  the  Company,  in  the  ordinary  dis- 
charge of  their  duties,  to  enter  upon  the  track  or 


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structure  without  a  permit  from  the  General  Man- 
ager or  Chief  Engineer,  nor  shall  he  allow  any  at- 
tachments to  be  made  to  the  structure,  such  as 
advertising  signs,  guy  ropes,  telegraph  wires,  etc., 
without  a  similar  permit. 

40.  He  shall  report  to  the  Chief  Engineer  all 
accidents,  delays,  breaks  and  defects  in  structure, 
track  or  switches. 

41.  He  shall  keep  in  store  articles  needed  for 
emergencies,  such  as  lamps,  lanterns,  glasses,  tools, 
frogs,  switches,  switch  points,  spikes,  bolts,  fish- 
bars,  straight  and  curved  rails,  plank,  mauls,  crow- 
bars, wrenches,  cold  chisels,  hydraulic  jacks,  ham- 
mers, saws,  wedges,  etc. 

4*2.  He  shall  have  on  hand  full  wrecking  out- 
fits (ready  for  immediate  use),  and  distributed  at 
such  points  as  the  Chief  Engineer  may  designate. 

43.  In  cases  of  accident  or  serious  detention  to 
trains,  the  Road  Master,  or  his  assistants,  will  pro- 
ceed at  once  to  the  place,  direct  the  disposition  of 
the  wrecking  force,  and  assist  in  removing  the 
cause.  He  will,  if  necessary,  call  to  his  help  the 
employes  in  transportation  or  any  other  depart- 
ment, and  thev  will  obev  his  orders  for  the  time 

'  ml  ml 

being.  He  will  have  an  efficient  assistant  on  duty 
during  the  night,  who  shall  have  his  headquarters 
at  the  Eoad  Masters  office. 

44.  He  shall  have  authority  to  suspend  from 
duty  or  to  dismiss  from  the  Company's  service  any 
employe  in  his  department  below  the  grade  of 
Supervisor. 


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ROAD  SUPERVISORS. 

45.  Supervisors  report  to  and  receive  their  in- 
structions from  the  Eoad  Master. 

46.  They  are  responsible  for  keeping  the  col- 
umns, girders,  tracks,  switches  and  frogs  in  proper 
condition,  and  in  case  an  immediate  repair  is  re- 
quired, will  attend  to  it  personally,  otherwise  re- 
port it  to  the  Eoad  Master. 

47.  They  must  pass  frequently  over  their  di- 
visions, notice  defects  in  the  track,  examine  the 
structure,  see  that  rivets  and  nuts  are  tight,  and 
clips  and  hook-bolts  square  to  center  line  ;  watch 
carefully  the  pocket  bearings  of  the  girders,  the  I 
beam  track  stringers  in  pin-joint  structure,  and  the 
floor  beams,  that  they  show  no  signs  of  distress 
without  immediate  attention  ;  especially  note  any- 
thing that  may  form  an  obstruction  to  the  track, 
and  have  it  removed ;  examine  all  crossings,  the 
condition  of  frogs  and  switches,  and  attend  to  any- 
thing else  which  may  be  necessary  to  secure  the 
safety  of  the  road  structure. 

48.  They  have  charge  of  the  Trackmen  and  re- 
pairmen employed  on  their  divisions ;  they  will  see 
that  they  perform  their  duty,  keep  a  strict  account 
of  their  time,  and  report  the  same  in  the  manner 
and  form  prescribed. 

49.  They  must  know  that  every  employe  under 
their  direction  is  fully  acquainted  with  the  Bules 


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and  Regulations,  and  the  use  and  object  of  all  the 
signals,  and  that  each  man  performs  his  duty  well 
and  diligently. 

50.  For  neglect  of  duty  or  disobedience,  they 
are  authorized  to  suspend  any  Foreman  or  Watch- 
man, and  to  suspend  or  discharge  any  other  person 
under  their  charge,  and  will  report  each  case  to 
the  Eoad  Master  for  approval. 

51.  They  must  attend  personally  to  the  removal 
of  snow  or  other  obstructions  from  the  track. 
They  will  also  attend  to  the  prevention  of  drip 
into  the  street,  and  have  icicles  brushed  from  the 
structure,  as  they  form,  to  guard  against  injury  to 
pedestrians. 

5*2.  In  cases  of  accident  they  will  repair  immedi- 
ately to  the  spot,  taking  whatever  force  may  be 
necessary,  and  use  every  effort  to  assist  in  clearing 
the  road,  under  the  direction  of  the  Road  Master. 

53.  They  will  make  careful  inquiry  in  regard  to 
every  accident  that  may  occur  upon  the  road,  and 
all  cases  of  personal  injury,  whether  to  passengers, 
employes  or  others,  and  report  fully  thereon,  in 
writing,  to  the  Road  Master,  with  names  and  ad- 
dresses of  witnesses  when  possible. 

54.  They  will  make  reports  in  the  manner  and 
form  directed  by  the  Road  Master,  and  will  be  re- 
sponsible for  the  safe-keeping  and  economical  use 
of  all  material  furnished  them. 

55.  They  must  see  that  nothing  is  piled  on  sid- 
ings, or  adjacent  to  the  main  tracks,  that  will  come 
in  contact  with  moving  trains,  and  will  keep  the 


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tracks  and  everything  about  stations  and  yards  in 
good  order.  Every  precaution  must  be  taken  to 
prevent  anything  falling  to  the  street. 

56.  They  must  acquaint  themselves  with  the  in- 
structions issued  for  the  government  of  trains  and 
trainmen,  and  report  to  the  Eoad  Master  any  neg- 
lect of  duty  or  violation  of  rules  that  comes  under 
their  notice. 

57.  They  must  not  allow  old  rails,  cross-ties, 
etc.,  to  be  scattered  along  the  road,  but  have  all 
such  scrap  cleaned  up  promptly  and  removed. 

58.  During  fogs,  Supervisors  will  station  Track- 
men at  frequent  points  along  the  line  of  structure 
to  signal  trains,  using  red  and  green  flags  by  day, 
and  red  and  green  lights  by  night.  In  placing  the 
men,  the  Supervisor  will  act  under  instructions 
from  the  Road  Master. 


FOGMEN. 

59.  Fogmen  will  report  to  and  receive  their  in- 
structions from  the  Supervisor,  and  will  be  gov- 
erned by  "  Eules  to  be  Observed  in  Foggy  Weather," 
commencing  with  Rule  No.  368. 


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FOREMEN   OF  STRUCTURE 
REPAIRS. 

60.  Foremen  of  structure  repairs  will  report  to 
and  receive  their  instructions  from  Supervisors, 
and  will  engage  personally  in  all  work.  They  will 
have  charge  of  repairs  to  all  iron  superstructure, 
and  will  promptly  report  to  Supervisors  any  defects 
that  may  come  under  their  observation. 

61.  They  will  see  that  Trackmen  and  other 
employes  under  their  charge  faithfully  perform  the 
duties  assigned  them. 

62.  They  must  acquaint  themselves  with  the 
use  of  track  signals,  see  that  they  are  understood 
by  their  subordinates,  and  that  caution  and  danger 
signals  are  used  strictly  in  accordance  with  rule, 
when  working  on  the  structure. 

63.  They  must  be  careful,  in  renewing  and  re- 
pairing structures,  to  keep  the  main  track  always 
secure  and  safe  for  the  passage  of  trains,  and  under 
no  circumstances  obstruct  it  without  displaying 
danger  signals  in  the  proper  direction. 

61.  They  must  co-operate  with  the  Supervisor 
in  regard  to  the  distribution  of  material,  and  will 
call  upon  him  whenever  they  require  assistance. 

65.  For  neglect  of  duty  or  disobedience  they 
are  authorized  to  suspend  and  recommend  for  dis- 
missal any  employe  under  their  charge,  and  will 
immediately  report  the  case  to  the  Supervisor  for 
action. 


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FOREMEN  OF  TRACK  REPAIRS. 

66.  Foremen  of  track  repairs  report  to  and 
receive  their  instructions  from  the  Supervisors. 

67.  They  have  charge  of  the  repairs  on  their 
respective  sub-divisions,  and  will  be  held  responsible 
for  the  condition  of  the  track  and  the  watching 
necessary  to  secure  its  safety  at  all  times. 

68.  They  are  required  to  keep  in  motion  over 
{heir  divisions  during  the  entire  day,  to  observe 
particularly  the  condition  of  the  main  track, 
sidings,  iron  structure,  bridges  and  crossings;  to 
execute  such  repairs  as  may  be  necessary  and 
within  their  ability,  and  report  such  as  require  aid 
to  the  Supervisor. 

69.  They  will  engage  in  all  work  personally 
and  will  see  that  any  laborers  employed  under 
them  faithfully  perform  their  duty. 

70.  For  neglect  of  duty  or  disobedience  they 
are  authorized  to  suspend  and  recommend  for 
dismissal  any  employe  under  their  charge,  and  will 
immediately  report  the  case  to  the  Supervisor  for 
action. 

71.  They  will  give  particular  attention  to  the 
surface  and  line  of  the  track,  especially  at  the 
joints;  see  that  it  is  spiked  properly,  kept  in  true 
gauge  and  surface,  and  snugly  fastened  to  the  ties. 


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72.  They  must  remove  all  defective  materials 
from  the  track,  and  at  all  times  maintain  it  in 
good  condition  for  the  passage  of  trains,  keeping 
switches  always  free  from  snow,  ice  or  other 
obstruction. 

73.  They  must  never  obstruct  the  track  in  any 
way  whatever  without  first  conspicuously  display- 
ing a  danger  signal  at  least  300  feet  in  either 
direction  from  the  obstructed  point.  Anything 
thai  interferes  with  the  safe  passage  of  trains  is 
an  obstruction,  and  must  not  be  attempted  without 
using  the  above  precaution. 

74.  They  will  watch  the  telegraph  line,  espec- 
ially after  storms,  unite  the  wires  when  broken, 
and  render  any  assistance  required  by  the  Line- 
men. They  must  promptly  report  to  the  nearest 
Station  Agent  southward  of  the  point  any  derange- 
ment of  the  wires. 

75.  They  will  render  prompt  assistance  in  all 
cases  of  accident  or  delay. 

76.  Track-walkers  must  carry  with  them  light 
hand  tools,  red.  green  and  white  flags,  and  be 
prepared  to  rectify  any  irregularity  discovered. 
If  repairs  are  required  they  must  immediately 
notify  the  Supervisor  or  Foreman  of  repair  gang, 
and,  if  urgent,  telegraph  from  nearest  station  to 
Road  Master. 

77.  If  anything  is  discovered  which  affects  the 
safety  of  trains  they  must  display  a  danger  signal, 
and  immediately  notify  the  Road  Master  from 
nearest  telegraph  station. 


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78.  During  exceptionally  hot  or  cold  weather 
they  must  be  especially  vigilant  in  their  daily 
examination  of  track  and  structure,  and  in  foggy 
weather  must  see  personally  that  every  fog-man 
is  at  his  station.  They  will  report  absentees 
immediately  to  the  Road  Master  or  Supervisor. 

79.  When  structure  repairs  or  renewals  are  in 
progress  they  must  display  cautionary  signals  at 
least  300  feet  from  the  point  of  repairs. 

80.  They  will  attend  to  the  cleaning,  filling  and 
trimming  of  switch  and  signal  lamps,  light  and 
watch  them  at  night,  and  extinguish  them  at  the 
proper  time. 


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FOREMAN  OF  STREET  REPAIR 

GANG. 

81.  He  has  charge  of  repairs  to  foundations, 
sidewalks,  sewers,  street  pavements,  all  excavations 
necessary  for  additional  foundations,  and  repairs 
of  fenders  at  foot  of  columns.  Also  will  attend 
to  the  removal  of  snow  from  sidewalks  in  front  of 
Company's  property.  He  shall  report  to  and 
receive  his  instructions  from  the  Chief  Engineer. 


MASTER  CARPENTERS. 

82.  Master  Carpenters  will  report  to  and  receive 
their  instructions  from  the  Chief  Engineer. 
They  will  have  charge  of  all  repairs  to  stations 
and  buildings,  also  of  Plumbers,  Koofers  and  Tin- 
smiths, and  will  be  responsible  for  the  tools  and 
machinery  in  the  carpenter  shop  under  their 
charge,  and  require  that  they  be  kept  clean  and  in 
good  order. 


FOREMEN  PAINTERS. 

83.  Foremen  Painters  will  report  to  and  receive 
their  instructions  from  the  Chief  Engineer.  They 
will  be  responsible  for  all  material  used  in  painting 
the  structure. 


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MECHANICAL  DEPART- 
MENT. 


MASTER  MECHANIC. 

84.  The  Master  Mechanic  will  report  to  and 
receive  instructions  from  the  General  Manager, 
to  whom  all  appointments,  promotions,  transfers 
and  dismissals  shall  be  referred  for  approval.  He 
will  advise  with  the  Superintendent  of  Transpor- 
tation as  to  the  number  of  engines  required  for 
service  on  the  several  lines,  and  co-operate  with 
him  as  to  the  most  economical  method  of  oper- 
ating tliem  while  in  the  road  service.  He  will 
advise  with  the  General  Manager  as  to  the 
qualifications  of  Enginemen  and  Firemen,  who 
will  be  promoted  only  with  the  General  Managers 
approval,  and  will  report  to  him  for  discipline  or 
dismissal,  such  as  neglect  the  rules  or  disobey 
orders.  All  orders  and  notices  issued  by  him 
shall  bear  the  approval  of  the  General  Manager,  to 
whom  a  copy  of  each  shall  be  forwarded. 

85.  He  is  responsible  for  the  proper  manage- 
ment of  shops,  machinery  and  tools  under  his 
charge,  and  must  require  that  they  be  kept  clean 
and  in  good  order.  He  must  enforce  discipline 
among  the  workmen,  see  that  they  are  diligent  in 
the  discharge  of  their  duties,  and  that  the  opera- 
tions of  his  department  are  conducted  with  system 
and  economy. 


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S6.  He  is  responsible  for  the  proper  main- 
tenance of  all  mechanism  for  coal  and  water 
supply. 

87.  He  is  responsible  for  sending  out  engines 
or  cars  in  proper  condition  for  service,  and  must 
see  that  they  are  supplied  with  the  necessary  fix- 
tures and  tools,  with  lamps,  signals  and  other 
things  necessary  to  a  complete  equipment. 

88.  He  must  have  the  engines  and  their  crews 
ready  for  service  at  the  time  indicated  by  the 
Transportation  Department,  and  will  have  the 
engines  inspected  at  the  end  of  each  trip,  the 
necessary  repairs  made,  and  have  them  properly 
cleaned. 

89.  He  will  have  all  boilers  tested,  as  they  pass 
through  the  shops,  with  hydrostatic  pressure  of 
180  lbs.  per  square  inch,  and  keep  record  of  same. 
He  will  also  have  them  thoroughly  inspected  on 
wash-out  days  and  record  kept  of  such  inspection. 

90.  He  must  see  that  a  daily  record  is  kept  of 
the  names  of  the  workmen,  the  time  of  service 
and  rate  of  pay,  also  the  time  employed  and 
material  used  on  each  piece  of  work,  and  the  cost 
of  the  same,  in  accordance  with  the  prescribed 
instructions. 

91.  He  will  see  that  all  workmen  employed  at 
the  shops  are  at  their  proper  places,  ready  for  duty, 
at  the  specified  time. 

92.  The  shop  force  will  not  be  used  at  night 
or  on  Sundays  except  for  necessary  work. 


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93.  He  will  not  allow  strangers  to  visit  the 
shops  without  a  permit,  and  will  observe  that  they 
do  not  converse  or  interfere  with  the  workmen 
on  duty. 

94.  He  will  require  that  the  hours  of  labor  '  e 
announced  to  shopmen  promptly  and  regularly,, 
and  will  that  night  Watchmen  perform  their 
duties  in  compliance  with  the  instructions  which 
are  from  time  to  time  issue!  for  their  government. 

95.  He  shall  not  make  or  permit  changes  to  be 
made  in  the  general  arrangement  or  details  of 
engines  and  cars  while  under  repairs  at  the  shops, 
without  special  orders  from  the  General  Manager. 


ROAD  FOREMAN  OF  ENGINES. 

96.  The  Road  Foreman  of  Engines  will  report 
to.  and  receive  his  instructions  from  the  Master 
Mechanic. 

97.  It  will  be  his  duty  to  ride  frequently  on  the 
engines,  notice  and  report  their  condition  to  the 
Master  Mechanic.  Instruct  Engineers  in  the 
proper  handling  of  their  engines,  and  Firemen 
in  the  proper  and  economical  use  of  fuel  and 
stores. 

9S.  He  will  report  to  the  Master  Mechanic  any 
yiolations  of  rules  or  neglect  of  duty  that  may  be 
brought  to  his  notice. 

99.  He  will  consult  with  Engine  Despatchers  as 
to  the  qualifications  of  Enginemen,  and  report  the 
same  to  the  Master  Mechanic. 

100.  He  will  see  that  all  engines  are  properly 
equipped  with  necessary  tools,  and  are  kept  clean 
and  in  good  condition.  All  orders  given  by  him 
in  this  connection  to  Engineers  and  Firemen  must 
be  obeyed. 

101.  He  will  inspect  all  engines  coming  out  of 
the  shop,  prepare  them  for  road  service,  and  report 
to  the  Master  Mechanic  anv  defects  discovered 
before  the  engine  is  placed  in  service. 

102.  He  will  examine  all  Firemen  for  promotion, 
and  report  results  to  the  Master  Mechanic  for  his 
approval. 


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ENGINE  DESPATCHERS. 

103.  Engine  Despatchers  report  to,  and  receive 
instructions  from  the  Master  Mechanic. 

104.  They  must  see  that  engines  are  in  good 
working  order  and  equipped  with  the  necessary 
tools  and  signals,  and  that  boilers  are  washed  as 
often  as  required. 

105.  They  will  consult  frequently  with  the  Mas- 
ter Mechanic  and  Shop  Foremen  in  regard  to  the 
condition  of  engines  on  their  respective  lines. 

106.  They  will  have  charge  of  the  loading  and 
handling  of  coal  on  their  respective  lines  and  the 
men  engaged  therein. 

107.  They  will  have  charge  of  engine  stores,  and 
will  be  responsible  for  their  economical  distribu- 
tion. 

108.  They  will  honor  all  requisitions  of  the 
Superintendent  for  engines,  and  will  see  that  they 
are  ready  for  service  at  the  designated  time. 

109.  They  will  hold  Enginemen  responsible  for 
the  cleanliness  of  their  engines. 

110.  They  will  notify  Enginemen  of  the  required 
reporting  time,  and  enforce  the  conditions  of  Eule 
121. 


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ENGIN  EM  EN. 

IN  ALL  CASES  OF  DOUBT,  TAKE  THE  SAFE 

SIDE. 

111.  Enginemen  and  Firemen  will  be  appointed 
and  promoted  to  the  respective  grades  upon 
approval  of  the  General  Manager. 

112.  Enginemen  report  to,  and  receive  their  in- 
structions from  the  Master  Mechanic,  and  from 
the  Despatcher  or  Foreman  in  charge  of  engines. 

113.  They  must  obey  the  orders  of  the  Sup't  of 
Transp'n,  Train  Master  or  Train  Despatcher,  in  regard 
to  shifting,  making  up  trains,  starting  from  terminals 
and  while  engines  are  in  train  service. 

Special  attention  is  called  to  rules  Nos.  4, 126  and  132. 

IH.  They  must  have  in  their  possession  a  copy 
of  the  Rules  and  Regulations,  the  time-table,  and  a 
full  set  of  signals  in  good  order  and  ready  for  use. 

115.  They  will  obey  the  orders  of  the  Road  Fore- 
men of  Engines  and  the  Engine  Despatcher  in 
regard  to  the  working  of  their  engines,  and  the 
proper  use  of  fuel,  stores,  etc. 

116.  They  must  use  special  care  in  coupling  and 
shifting  cars  to  avoid  injuring  the  Trainmen,  and 
must  always  start  and  stop  their  trains  cautiously, 
and  without  sudden  jerking. 

117.  They  must  use  special  care  at  all  times  to 
avoid  blowing  off  steam  and  must  never  drop  oil 
fire,  coal  or  water  in  the  streets,  and  will  not  use 
the  whistle  unnecessarily. 


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118.  They  are  not  permitted  to  clean  their  ash- 
pans  on  the  main  track,  but  only  at  designated 
points. 

119.  They  may  be  temporarily  suspended  from 
duty  and  pay,  for  cause,  by  the  Master  Mechanic, 
but  will  not  be  permanently  dismissed  except  by 
order  of  the  General  Manager. 

120.  They  will  not  be  allowed  to  lay  off  tem- 
porarily from  duty,  or  change  trips  with  other 
enginemen  for  any  purpose,  without  a  special  per- 
mit from  the  Engine  Despatcher. 

121.  In  all  cases  when  they  fail  to  report 
promptly  for  duty  they  will  lose  a  full  day's  time, 
and  the  Despatcher  will  fill  their  places  for  a  full 
day  with  extra  enginemen. 

122.  They  must  have  their  engines  supplied 
with  the  necessary  stores  and  tools,  fuel,  water  and 
sand,  and  the  steam  up,  ready  to  attach  to  train, 
at  least  fifteen  minutes  before  the  schedule  time 
for  starting  for  the  day,  and  as  much  earlier  as 
may  be  directed  by  the  Engine  Despatcher. 

123.  They  must  obey  promptly  all  signals  given 
by  Station  Agents,Telegraph  Operators,Track  Eepair 
men,  Conductors  or  Guards,  even  though  they  may  * 
think  such  signals  unnecessary.  When  in  doubt 
as  to  the  meaning  of  a  signal,  they  must  stop  and 
ascertain  the  cause,  and  if  a  wrong  signal  is  shown 
they  will  report  the  fact  to  the  Superintendent, 
Train  Master  or  Train  Despatcher. 

124.  They  must  not  leave  their  engines  except 
in  case  of  absolute  necessity,  and  must  always  leave 


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the  Fireman  or  some  other  competent  person  in 
charge. 

125«  They  must  report  the  condition  of  their 
engines  to  the  Master  Mechanic,  Foremen  of  Shop 
or  Engine  Despatcher,  at  the  end  of  each  day. 

126.  They  are  under  the  orders  of  the  Con- 
ductors in  regard  to  starting,  stopping  and  general 
management  of  the  train  between  terminal  sta- 
tions, but  they  will  not  obey  any  order  that:  may 
endanger  the  safety  of  the  train  or  require  a  viola- 
tion of  the  Eules. 

127.  They  will  allow  no  persons  to  ride  on  the 
engines  without  a  written  order  from  the  Vice- 
President,  General  Manager.  Superintendent,  Mas- 
ter Mechanic,  Train  Master  or  Engine  Despatcher. 

128.  When  train?  are  in  motion  Enginemen 
will  not  leave  the  throttle  of  their  engines  for  any 
purpose,  either  to  oil  cylinders,  fix  headlights,  or 
otherwise. 

129.  They  are  required  to  run  their  engines 
personally,  and  under  no  circumstances  allow  the 
Fireman  to  hare  charge  of  the  running. 

130.  Before  leaving  terminal  stations  they  must 
test  their  vacuum  brakes  to  see  that  they  are  in 
good  working  order.  The  brakes  on  driving 
wheels  must  not  be  used  except  in  cases  of  emer- 
gency. 

131.  They  will  keep  a  constant  lookout  ahead 
when  the  engine  is  in  motion,  observe  the  position 
of  all  switches,  and  if  there  be  semaphores  or 
targets,  see  that  they  indicate  that  switches  are 


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properly  adjusted.  If  wrong,  the  engine  or  train 
must  be  stopped  at  once. 

132.  They  will  report  promptly  to  the  Train 
Master  or  Train  Despatcher  all  instances  in  which 
lights  are  not  displayed  at  switches  after  dark,  all 
deficiencies  at  water  stations  or  elsewhere,  and  any 
negligence  or  inattention  on  the  part  of  employes. 

133.  When  in  the  yard  the  safety  valve  is  set  to 
blow  off  at  130  pounds  pressure. 

134.  Engines  must  not  leave  terminal  stations 
with  less  than  110  pounds  pressure. 

135.  No  absolute  limit  of  distance  between 
trains  can  always  be  fixed,  but  that  distance  must 
never  be  less  than  will  be  sufficient  to  bring  the 
following  train  to  a  stop  before  overtaking  the 
train  in  advance.  The  condition  of  the  brakes,  the 
track  and  grades,  and  the  danger  of  sudden  check- 
ing or  stopping  of  the  preceding  train,  must  con- 
stantly be  borne  in  mind. 

136.  In  foggy  weather,  or  after  dark,  or  when 
the  cars  are  lighted,  or  train  lights  burning,  no 
engine  or  train,  unless  signalled  to  do  so,  will 
approach  the  preceding  engine  or  train  nearer  than 
250  feet — about  one  city  block.  This  rule  is  ini- 
perative.except  only  as  provided  in  Rule  137.  Rules 
to  be  observed  in  foggy  weather,  Xos.  368  to  374. 

137.  An  engine  or  train  may  follow  the  one 
preceding  by  moving  very  slowly,  under  full  con- 
trol and  with  great  care,  at  a  safe  distance,  nearer 
than  250  feet,  approaching  and  leaving  terminals, 
junctions,  switching  and  standing  yards,  coaling, 


and  watering  stations,  and  at  stations  in  sight  when 
the  preceding  train  has  passed  the  platform. 

138.  The  lives  of  passengers  are  intrusted  to  the 
care  of  the  Enginemen,  and  it  is  fully  expected 
that  they  will  not  only  attend  to  every  signal,  and 
carry  out  their  instructions,  but  upon  all  occasions 
be  vigilant  and  cautious,  not  depending  entirely  on 
signals,  brakes,  or  the  rules  for  safety. 

139.  Enginemen  are  required  to  regulate  the 
movement  of  trains,  as  nearly  as  possible,  to  a  uni- 
form speed  on  all  parts  of  the  road,  except  on 
curves.    Reckless  running  is  positively  forbidden* 

140.  Running  past  a  red  signal  will  be  cause 
for  dismissal. 

141.  Enginemen  will  exercise  the  utmost  cau- 
tion to  prevent  overtaking  the  preceding  train. 
They  must  always  approach  a  station  kot  i]sr 
sight  with  positive  coxtrol  of  their  trains,  and 
they  will  never  follow  so  closely  as  to  cause  danger 
of  collision  if  the  preceding  train  was  suddenly 
checked  or  stopped. 

142.  When  trains  are  in  motion  the  responsi- 
bilitv  for  safe  running  rests  wholly  upon  the 
Enginemen.  No  collision  with  the  rear  of  a  pre- 
ceding train,  not  baching,  will  be  excused. 

143.  No  engine  or  train  will  ever  run  at  a  rate 
of  speed  exceeding  25  miles  per  hour  on  local 
track,  and  must  not  exceed  9  miles  per  hour  in 
rounding  sharp  curves  south  of  59th  Street. 

In  no  case  must  trains  be  run  between  116th 
and  104th  Streets,  Western  Division,  in  less  than 
schedule  running  time. 


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144.  Engiuemen  will  slow  up  to  avoid  crowding 
upon  the  preceding  train,  thus  dividing  distance 
and  saving  overcrowding  of  passengers.  When  an 
unusual  or  long  distance  from  the  preceding  train 
exists,  they  will  endeavor  to  economize  time  and 
close  the  gap,  but  must  not  increase  speed 
around  curves  in  so  doinsr. 

145.  Should  an  engine  or  train  be  disabled 
between  stations,  the  engine  of  the  following  train 
will,  on  signal,  connect  and  push  it  slowly  to  the 
next  station,  where  passengers  will  be  discharged 
and  requested  to  take  the  following  train.  The 
disabled  train  will  be  immediately  helped  to  the 
nearest  siding  ahead,  unless  otherwise  ordered. 
Every  effort  must  be  made  by  all  concerned  to 
avoid  delays  to  following  trains. 

146.  In  every  case  of  disability  to  an  engine, 
car  or  train,  causing  delay  or  indicating  danger, 
the  passengers  must  first  be  safely  landed,  after 
which  every  effort  must  be  made  to  clear  the  track 
and  avoid  delays  to  following  trains. 

147.  Enginemen  will  report  promptly  to  the 
Master  Mechanic  any  injury  to  the  engine  or  train, 
or  any  unusual  occurrence  on  the  line  of  the  road. 

148.  They  must  see,  personally,  that  their  ash* 
pans,  drip-pans,  and  stack  nettings  are  kept  in 
perfect  order. 

149.  They  must  report  on  the  time  cards  daily 
the  mileage  and  amount  of  time  made.  No  excuse 
will  be  taken  for  failure  to  deposit  their  time  cards 
at  the  end  of  each  day's  work. 


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RUNNING  CURVES. 

150.  Enginemen  must  run  slowly  around  all 
important  curves.  They  must  reduce  speed  before 
reaching  the  curve,  and  continue  slow  speed  until 
the  last  car  has  left  it. 


150^2.  Engineers  must  approach  the  Harlem 
River  Drawbridge  with  train  under  full  control, 
so  as  to  enable  them  to  stop  within  a  distance  of 
forty  feet.  Be  sure  your  brake  is  in  working  order 
by  testing  it  at  least  four  hundred  feet  from  the 
draw.  Stop  targets  are  located  on  either  side  of 
the  drawbridge,  and  all  trains  must  come  to  a  full 
stop  at  the  same,  and  not  proceed  until  the  proper 
signal  is  given. 


BRIDGE  ENGINEERS. 


BRIDGE  RULES. 

1.  Bridge  Engineers  will  report  to  and  receive 
instructions  from  the  Master  Mechanic. 

2.  They  must  keep  the  operating  machinery  of 
the  draw  clean  and  in  good  working  order.  They 
must  keep  up  the  air  pressure  in  the  accumulators, 
and  be  prepared  on  signal  from  boats  to  open  the 
draw  as  promptly  as  possible,  and  close  the  same 
immediately  after  the  passage  of  the  boat. 

3.  They  must  keep  an  accurate  record  of  the 
passage  of  all  boats,  and  the  time  of  opening  and 
closing  the  draw,  and  forward  the  same  to  the 
Master  Mechanic's  Office  each  day. 

4.  Any  disarrangement  of  the  draw  machinery, 
accident  or  collision  to  boats,  or  any  unusual  oc- 
currence of  whatever  nature,  must  be  reported  to 
the  Master  Mechanic  immediately. 

5.  They  must  co-operate  with  the  Tower  Switch- 
men, and  exercise  the  greatest  care  to  see  that 
danger  signals  are  set  at  each  end  of  the  draw,  and 
that  there  are  no  trains  between  the  signal  and  the 
bridge  before  opening  the  same. 


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157.  They  must  not  run  an  engine  in  the  ab- 
sence of  the  Engin  eman  without  permission  from 
the  Master  Mechanic  or  his  subordinate  officers, 
unless  in  some  emergency  they  may  be  directed  to 
do  so  by  the  Conductor  or  some  officer  in  authority. 

158.  They  must  clean  and  polish  their  engines 
frequently  and  assist  in  making  repairs  when 
required. 

159.  Redding  or  unnecessary  conversation  while 
the  engine  is  in  motion  is  strictly  forbidden. 


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FOREMEN  OF 
CAR  INSPECTORS. 

160.  Foremen  of  Car  Inspectors  report  to  and 
receive  their  instructions  from  the  Master  Me- 
chanic. 

161.  They  must  inspect  all  cars  passing  their 
stations,  carefully  examining  the  running  gear  and 
brake  fixtures.  They  will  make  such  repairs  as 
may  be  required,  and  report  to  the  Superintendent 
or  Train  Master  and  Master  Mechanic  those  not  fit 
for  service. 

162.  They  will  see  that  all  cars  in  service  are 
properly  washed,  and  that  the  interior  fixtures  are 
kept  clean  and  in  good  repair. 

163.  When  making  repairs  to  cars  standing  on 
the  main  track  or  sidings,  they  must  protect  them- 
selves by  displaying  a  red  signal  at  each  end  of 
the  train,  to  prevent  the  ears  from  being  coupled 
to  or  moved  by  an  engine  or  other  cars. 


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SHOP  CLERKS. 

164.  Shop  Clerks  report  to  and  receive  their 
instructions  from  the  Master  Mechanic. 

165.  They  will  obey  all  orders  received  from  the 
Foremen  of  Shops,  but  must  keep  their  accounts 
and  make  reports  in  the  manner  and  form  directed 
by  the  Auditor. 

166.  They  must  record  the  time  made  by  each 
workman,  specify  the  character  of  his  labor,  his 
rate  of  pay,  and  the  time  spent  on  each  piece  of 
work. 

167.  They  must  ascertain  the  weight  and  value 
of  material  used  on  each  piece  of  work,  and  charge 
the  same  to  its  proper  account. 

168.  They  must  keep  a  record  of  the  time  made 
by  Enginemen  and  Firemen,  their  rates  of  pay,  and 
the  daily  mileage  of  each  engine. 

169.  They  will  receive  from  the  Storekeeper  and 
others  a  report  of  the  oil  and  waste  used,  and  of 
the  fuel  consumed,  which  they  will  record  in  the 
manner  and  form  prescribed. 

170.  They  wTill  have  posted  conspicuously  in 
engine  houses  and  Lshops  all  orders  issued  by  the 
Master  Mechanic;  also  the  monthly  locomotive 
sheets. 


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TRANSPORTATION 
DEPARTMENT. 


SUPERINTENDENT. 

171.  The  Superintendent  of  Transportation  will 
report  to  and  receive  instructions  from  the  General 
Manager,  to  whom  all  appointments,  promotions, 
transfers  and  dismissals  shall  be  referred  for 
approval;  will  have  a  general  supervision  of  the 
movement  of  trains,  and  will  co-operate  with  the 
Master  Mechanic  in  all  matters  pertaining  to  trans- 
portation. All  orders  and  notices  issued  by  him 
shall  bear  the  approval  of  the  General  Manager,  to 
whom  a  copy  of  each  shall  be  forwarded. 

172.  He  will  be  assisted  by  a  proper  force  of 
subordinates,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Gen- 
eral Manager,  will  keep  him  promptly  and  fully 
advised  of  all  accidents  and  important  and  unusual 
occurrences  in  this  department,  and  shall  make  no 
change  in  the  running  of  trains  without  his 
authority. 

173.  He  will  keep  a  complete  record  of  all 
employes  in  his  department,  and  see  that  an 
accurate  account  of  their  time  is  kept  by  Train 
Despatchers. 


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174.  He  is  hereby  authorized  to  suspend  any 
employe  in  his  department  for  violation  of  rules, 
as  may  be  in  his  judgment  for  the  best  interests  of 
the  Company,  immediately  reporting  his  action  to 
the  General  Manager.  He  will  also  report  to  tin- 
General  Manager,  any  infraction  of  the  rules  or 
neglect  of  duty  on  the  part  of  Enginemen  while 
on  duty. 


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TRAIN    MASTERS  AND 
ASSISTANTS. 

IN   ALL  CASES  OF   DOUBT,   TAKE  THE 
SAFE  SIDE. 

175.  Train  Masters  report  to  and  receive  their 
instructions  from  the  Superintendent.  Assistant 
Train  Masters  will  be  subject  to  the  orders  of  both 
Superintendent  and  Train  Master. 

176.  They  will  take  charge  of  the  division,  or 
such  portion  of  it  as  may  be  assigned  them,  in  the 
name  of  the  Superintendent,  during  his  absence, 
and  perform  such  duties  as  he  may  from  time  to 
time  direct. 

177.  They  must  exercise  a  general  supervision 
over,  and  are  directly  responsible  for,  all  employes 
connected  with  train  service,  and  will  see  that  the 
Rules  and  Regulations  are  fully  understood  and 
observed  by  them.  They  may  suspend  them  for 
neglect  of  duty  or  violation  of  rules,  subject  to  the 
approval  of  the  Superintendent. 

178.  They  must  report  promptly  to  the  Super- 
intendent all  failures  or  neglect  on  the  part  of  em- 
ployes, and  anything  that  may  come  under  their 
observation  liable  to  interfere  with  the  prompt  and 
safe  working  of  the  road. 


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179.  They  must  observe  that  transportation  em- 
ployes are  furnished  with  all  the  necessary  signals, 
and  use  them  strictly  in  accordance  with  the  Rules. 

180.  They  must  give  special  attention  to  the 
prompt  movement  of  trains  and  see  that  there  is 
no  unnecessary  delay  at  stations,  or  in  taking  on 
fuel  and  water. 

181.  In  cases  of  accident  or  serious  detention  to 
trains,  they  must  proceed  at  once  to  the  place  and 
assist  in  removing  the  cause.  They  will  see  that 
every  precaution  is  taken  to  insure  the  safety  of 
approaching  trains,  and  protect  all  property  either 
in  charge  of  or  belonging  to  the  Company. 


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TRAIN  DESPATCHERS. 

IN  ALL  CASES  OF  DOUBT,  TAKE  THE 
SAFE  SIDE. 

182.  Train  Despatches  report  to  and  receive 
instructions  from  the  Super intendent,Train  Masters 
and  Assistant  Train  Masters. 

183.  They  have  charge  of  the  yard  and  sidings 
at  stations  where  trains  are  made  up,  the  move- 
ment of  trains  therein  and  of  the  yard  force  em- 
ployed at  those  points. 

184.  They  are  responsible  for  the  expeditious 
and  correct  despatch  of  trains  within  the  limits  of 
the  yard  and  the  proper  position  of  the  switches. 

185.  They  must  carry  out  the  orders  of  the 
Superintendent  and  Train  Master  in  regard  to  the 
distribution  of  cars,  the  making  up  of  trains,  and 
apportioning  them  to  the  motive  power  furnished. 

186.  They  must  give  the  necessary  directions 
for  drilling  and  placing  cars  in  proper  positions  in 
the  trains,  and  see  that  they  leave  on  time. 

187.  They  must  see  that  Enginemen  and  Train- 
men are  ready  for  duty  at  the  prescribed  time,  and 
have  all  the  time-tables,  signals,  lamps,  and  other 
fixtures  required  by  the  rules  for  the  safety  and 
proper  management  of  their  trains. 


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188.  They  must  not  permit  a  train  to  start  with 
an  Engineman,Conductor  or  Guard  who  is  unfit  for 
duty,  nor  fail  to  report  the  fact,  at  once,  to  the 
Superintendent  or  Train  Master. 

189.  They  must  see  that  the  yard  is  kept  in 
good  order,  that  cars  passing  are  properly  in- 
spected, and  those  requiring  repairs  sent  to  the 
shop. 

190.  They  must  see  that  Train  Clerks  keep  a 
record  of  the  number  of  each  engine  and  car  arriv- 
ing at  and  departing  from  their  stations,  and  that 
daily  reports  of  the  same  are  made  in  accordance 
with  instructions. 

191.  They  must  report  to  the  Superintendent 
or  Train  Master  all  violations  of  rules  coming  under 
their  notice,  and  all  engines  or  cars  arriving  in  an 
injured  condition  or  in  bad  order. 

192.  When  accidents  occur  requiring  the  serv- 
ices of  Trackmen,  they  will  instruct  Operators  to 
notify  them  along  the  lines,  over  the  signature  of 
the  Iioad  Master. 


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TOWER   AND    HAND  SWITCH- 
MEN. 

IN   ALL  CASES  OF   DOUBT,  TAKE  THE 
SAFE  SIDE. 

193.  Switchmen  will  report  to  and  receive  their 
instructions  from  the  Superintendent,  Train  Masters 
or  Despatchers. 

194.  They  will  be  under  the  immediate  super- 
vision of  the  Train  Masters  of  the  Division  to  which 
they  are  assigned,  and  will  obey  all  orders  and 
signals  in  relation  to  the  moving  of  switches  and 
signals,  and  the  movements  of  engines  and  trains 
given  by  the  Despatcher,  or  by  his  instruction,  in 
the  yard,  or  at  the  point  at  which  they  may  be  on 
duty. 

195.  They  are  responsible  for  the  safe  passage 
of  trains  over  switches  in  their  charge,  and  as  the 
duties  require  the  closest  attention,  any  neglect 
may  cause  serious  accident. 

196.  They  must  keep  the  switches  locked  for 
the  main  track,  except  when  passing  trains  to  or 
from  the  main  track. 

197.  They  must  always  be  on  the  watch  for 
approaching  trains,  and  give  the  safety  signal  if  all 
is  right. 


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198.  They  must  carefully  examine  the  condi- 
tion of  the  switches,  keep  them  clear  of  snow  or 
other  obstruction  and  promptly  report  any  defects 
to  the  Despatcher  in  charge. 

191).  When  day  and  night  Switchmen  are  em- 
ployed they  must  not  leave  their  posts  until  prop- 
erly relieved  or  by  permission  of  the  Despatcher. 

200.  They  shall  not  absent  themselves  from 
duty  without  the  permission  of  the  Superintendent 
or  Train  Masters,  and  shall  apply  for  permission 
at  such  times  as  will  admit  of  filling  their  places 
without  inconvenience  to  the  service. 

201.  They  shall  report  daily  to  the  Despatcher 
on  duty  at  the  point  to  which  they  are  assigned,  and 
during  the  hours  of  duty  shall  not  leave  their 
post  without  first  notifying  the  Despatcher  and 
obtaining  relief. 

202.  They  shall  familiarize  themselves  with  the 
signals  on  engines  and  trains  designating  class  and 
destination,  and  with  the  general  and  special  rules 
and  regulations  governing  the  train  service  of  the 
Company.  On  the  arrival  or  passage  through  the 
yard  of  extra  or  special  trains  and  engines  they  will 
use  extra  care,  and,  unless  previously  notified,  ask 
for  information  and  instruction  as  to  their  move- 
ment and  destination,  and  in  cases  of  doubt  will 
not  throw  signals  or  switches  until  the  doubt  is 
removed. 

203.  They  shall  not  permit  levers  to  be  operated 
by  any  person  unless  properly  authorized,  and  shall 


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not  permit  other  than  Officials  of  the  road,  or  those 
employed  in  the  maintenance  of  the  apparatus,  to 
enter  the  cabins. 

204.  During  the  hours  of  duty  they  shall  not 
engage  in  any  work  other  than  that  pertaining  to 
the  movement  of  signals  and  switches,  and  the 
cleaning  of  the  apparatus  and  cabins. 

205.  On  leaving  duty  they  shall  notify  their 
relief  of  any  special  orders  or  instructions,  or  any 
defects  observed  in  the  switch  and  signal  appli- 
ances, or  changes  therein. 

206.  They  shall,  as  promptly  as  consistent  with 
the  safety  to  the  movement  of  trains  and  engines, 
make  the  required  movements  in  switches  and  sig- 
nals, and  in  such  a  manner  as  will  prevent  shaking 
of  signal  lamps  and  injury  to  the  appliances. 

207.  They  will  carefully  note  the  condition  of 
lights  during  the  night,  also  any  unusual  movement 
of  switch  and  signal  appliances,  and  will  at  once 
notify  the  person  in  authority  at  that  point,  or  in 
his  absence  forward  the  information  to  the  person 
in  charge  of  their  maintenance. 

208.  They  will  report  to  the  Superintendent, 
Train  Master,  or  Official  in  charge  of  the  point  to 
which  they  are  assigned,  all  unusual  occurrences  or 
violation  of  the  rules  governing  the  passing  of 
trains  and  engines  over  switches  and  by  signals, 
giving  such  information  as  will  properly  locate  the 
offence  and  offender. 


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209.  During  cold  and  stormy  weather  they  will 
use  extra  vigilance  in  order  to  detect  defects  in 
switches  and  signals  and  their  connections,  and 
will,  as  frequently  as  the  condition  of  the  weather 
may  require,  at  points  where  the  appliances  are 
not  in  constant  use,  throw  the  levers,  in  order  to 
prevent  the  connections  from  freezing. 

210.  They  will  not  be  permitted  to  change  or 
interfere  in  any  manner  whatever,  with  the  me- 
chanism of  the  signal  or  switch  appliances. 

211.  Switch  towers,  cabins  and  appliances  must 
be  kept  in  a  clean  and  orderly  condition,  and 
entirely  free  from  all  matter  not  pertaining  to  the 
business  of  the  Company. 


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CONDUCTORS   AND  GUARDS. 

IN   ALL  CASES  OF   DOUBT,  TAKE 
THE  SAFE  SIDE. 

212.  Conductors  and  Guards  report  to  and 
receive  their  instructions  from  the  Superintendent 
of  Transportation,  Train  Masters  or  Despatchers. 

213.  Conductors  are  responsible  for  the  safety, 
regularity  and  proper  care  of  their  trains;  for  the 
conduct  of  their  Guards;  must  know  that  they  are 
instructed  in  and  observe  the  rules  for  the  venti- 
lation, heating  and  lighting  of  cars,  and  for 
signals,  lamps,  tools,  etc.,  intrusted  to  their  care. 

214.  They  must  see  that  their  trains  are  kept 
on  schedule  time,  that  proper  stops  are  made  at  all 
stations,  and  must  confine  the  speed  of  trains 
within  the  allowed  maximum. 

215.  Each  must  have  a  reliable  watch,  and 
regulate  it  by  the  clock  in  Despatchers'  office  at 
terminals;  also,  a  full  set  of  signals,  and  will  dis- 
play and  use  them  in  the  manner  required  by  the 
rules. 

216.  Trainmen  will  report  for  duty  at  least 
fifteen  minutes  previous  to  the  schedule  time  for 
starting,  and  as  much  earlier  as  may  be  required. 


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217.  In  all  cases  where  Trainmen  fail  to  report 
promptly  for  duty,  they  will  lose  a  full  day's  time, 
and  the  Train  Master  or  Despatcher  on  duty  will 
replace  them  for  a  full  day  with  extra  Trainmen. 

218.  They  will  not  leave  their  posts  until  prop- 
erly relieved.  Whenever  obliged  to  be  absent, 
from  sickness  or  other  unavoidable  cause,  they 
must  invariably  report  by  telegraph  or  letter  to 
the  Train  Master   at   least   three   hours  before 

t  reporting  time. 

219.  They  will  examine  the  bulletin  boards  at 
terminal  stations  each  day  before  going  on  duty. 

220.  If  compelled  by  accident  or  other  cause  to 
move  at  unusually  slow  speed,  to  stop  on  the  main 
track,  or  cross  to  opposite  track,  immediate  action 
must  be  taken  to  secure  the  train,  and  all  others 
nearing  it,  against  the  possibility  of  accident. 
Nothing  will  justify  a  collision  between  trains, 
and  the  prompt  use  of  signals  and  obedience  to  the 
rides  will  prevent  it.  When  every  precaution  has 
been  taken  to  insure  the  safety  of  their  own  and 
approaching  trains,  Conductors  will  send  intelli- 
gence from  the  nearest  telegraph  station  to  the 
Train  Master  or  Despatcher.  In  foggy  weather 
they  will  be  governed  by  Rules  Xos.  368  to  374. 

221.  Full  reports  in  writing  of  all  accidents, 
detentions  and  unusual  occurrences  must  be  made 
and  sent  to  the  Superintendent  of  Transportation. 
See  Rule  No.  17. 

222.  When  a  switch  is  changed,  the  Conductor 
must  see  that  it  is  set  right  for  the  following  train, 
unless  it  is  in  charge  of  a  regular  Switchman. 


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223.  When  stop-blocks  are  used  they  must  in- 
variably be  replaced  after  using  the  switch. 

224.  Great  care  must  be  taken  to  properly  set 
brakes  on  all  cars  left  on  sidings.  Engines  and 
cars  placed  on  middle  tracks  and  sidings,  must  be 
run  in  far  enough  to  fully  clear  the  main  or  other 
adjoining  tracks. 

225.  Conductors  will  see  that  hand-brakes  are 
let  off  before  train  starts  from  yard  or  sidings, 
and  that  the  brake  shoes  hang  free. 

226.  Conductors  will  see  that  the  bell  cord  is 
properly  connected  with  the  engine  and  through 
the  train  before  starting,  and  that  it  is  not 
detached  from  the  engine  or  rear  of  train  until 
arrival  at  its  destination. 

227.  Conductors  are  not  relieved  from  duty 
until  their  daily  reports  are  fully,  correctly  and 
neatly  made,  and  handed  to  the  Train  Clerk. 

228.  The  post  of  the  rear  Guard  is  on  the  last 
car  in  the  train,  and  he  must  never  leave  that  car 
while  the  train  is  in  motion  except  to  protect  it. 
He  must  be  provided  with  and  display  the  signals 
at  the  rear  end  of  the  train,  strictly  according  to 
Eules. 

229.  Special  attention  must  be  given  to  the 
proper  heating  and  ventilation  of  the  cars,  that  a 
moderate  temperature  may  be  maintained.  Con- 
ductors and  Guards  must  see  that  the  car  gates  are 
kept  closed,  and  that  no  passengers  stand  on  the 
platforms  or  get  on  or  off  the  cars  ivhile  the  train 
is  in  motion. 


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230.  Trainmen  will  open  and  close  the  car  gates 
and  doors,  and  give  special  attention  to  the  safe 
landing  and  receiving  of  passengers,  and  will  not 
leave  their  gates  until  after  the  train  has  passed 
the  station  platform. 

231.  Conductors  and  Guards  must  close  car 
gates  before  giving  the  signal  to  start. 

232.  Trainmen  will  distinctly  announce  inside 
the  car  the  name  of  the  next  station  twice;  once 
as  the  train  starts,  and  again  when  it  arrives  at  the 
station. 

233.  They  will  be  responsible  for  all  packages, 
parcels,  umbrellas,  or  other  articles  left  in  the  cars 
by  passengers.  All  such  must  be  delivered 
promptly  to  the  Despatches  who  will  be  account- 
able for  their  safe  delivery  at  the  Lost  Property 
Depot. 

23-4.  They  must  not  permit  the  car  seats  to  be 
occupied  with  satchels  or  packages  to  the  incon- 
venience of  passengers. 

235.  They  will  see  that  car  windows  and 
blinds  are  in  such  position  during  the  day,  as  will 
be  conducive  to  the  comfort  of  the  passengers. 

236.  They  must  not  place  their  feet  on  the 
window-sills  of  cars,  or  otherwise  mar  or  disfigure 
the  equipment  in  any  way. 

237.  At  all  times  when  on  duty  they  must  wear 
the  prescribed  uniform  of   the  Company,  with 

BADGE  ALWAYS  US  PLAIX  SIGHT. 


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238.  They  must  be  respectful  and  considerate 
in  their  intercourse  with  passengers,  giving  them 
politely  any  information  desired,  and  use  every 
endeavor  to  contribute  to  their  pleasure  and  com- 
fort, consistent  with  the  rules  of  the  Company  and 
the  rights  of  other  passengers. 

239.  They  must  give  their  xame  (as  well  as 
badge  number),  without  delay  or  argument,  to  any 
passenger  who  may  so  request. 

240.  They  must  not  turn  down  lights  or  ar- 
range window  shades,  etc.,  in  lay  up  trains  before 
passengers  have  disembarked. 

241.  They  must  conduct  themselves  in  an 
orderly  manner  when  using  the  waiting-rooms,  and 
not  render  themselves  a  source  of  annoyance  to  the 
patrons  of  the  road,  by  expectorating  about  the 
floor. 

242.  They  must  not  permit  drunken  or  dis- 
orderly persons  to  enter  their  trains,  and  will 
maintain  good  order  among  the  passengers. 

243.  They  must  use  good  judgment  and  discre- 
tion in  removing  passengers  from  their  trains  for 
any  cause,  and  whenever  possible  hand  them  over 
to  the  police  for  that  purpose. 

244.  Unnecessary  conversation  with  Trainmen 
or  others,  while  on  duty,  is  positively  forbidden. 

245.  In  case  of  heated  journals,  engine  injec- 
tors or  brakes  not  working,  lack  of  steam  or  any 
other  defects  in  the  cars  or  engines  that  would 


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•nterfere  with  the  proper  and  safe  working  of 
trains,  Conductors  will  at  once  notify  the  Train 
Master  and  Despatcher  by  telegraph. 

246.  Should  there  be  danger  of  a  block  or  gap 
on  the  road,  from  the  above  or  other  causes,  Con- 
ductors will  at  once  discharge  their  passengers  at 
the  nearest  station,  take  their  train  on  the  next 
siding,  notify  the  Train  Master  and  Despatcher  of 
their  action,  and  wait  for  orders. 

247.  Should  any  train  be  so  disabled  as  to  pre- 
vent it  being  run  to  a  station,  siding  or  destination, 
the  Conductor  will,  at  once,  report  to  the  Superin- 
tendent and  Train  Master,  and  state  briefly,  but 
pointedly,  the  exact  situation  and  location.  All 
Trainmen  and  other  employes  within  reach  will 
render  prompt  assistance  in  quickly  and  safely  dis- 
charging the  passengers  and  clearing  the  track. 


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TRAIN  RULES. 

IN   ALL  CASES  OF   DOUBT,   TAKE  THE 
SAFE  SIDE. 

248.  The  Officers  of  the  Fire  Department  in  com- 
mand are  authorized  to  stop  trains  from  passing  a 
fire  near  the  road,  whenever  in  their  judgment 
the  safety  of  trains  or  passengers  is  endangered. 

249.  For  this  purpose  the  aforesaid  officers  will 
detail  men  to  place  a  red  flag  or  light  on  each 
track,  at  a  distance  not  less  than  300  feet  from  the 
fire,  and  immediately  notify  the  Agents  at  the 
nearest  station  in  each  direction,  that  the  tracks  are 
blocked  by  fire.  It  is  understood,  however,  that 
they  will  not  obstruct  the  tracks,  or  block  the  trains 
in  any  manner,  when  it  can  possibly  be  avoided. 

250.  Station  Agents  or  Despatchers,  on  receiv- 
ing the  above  notice,  will  at  once  send  signal  "97," 
to  all  stations  on  the  line,  and  instantly  notify  all 
Train  Masters  of  the  blockade. 

251.  Train  Masters,  on  receiving  such  notice,  will 
immediately  send  signal  "  65  "  to  all  stations  in 
the  event  of  the  failure  of  the  electric  block 
signal. 

252.  Agents  and  Operators,  on  receiving  signal 
u  97  99  or  "  65,"  will  immediately  set  red  signals  on 
tracks,  and  hold  trains  at  their  stations  for  further 
orders. 


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253.  Whenever  trains  are  blocked  by  fire  sig- 
nals, or  otherwise,  each  Conductor  must  see,  per- 
sonally, that  a  red  signal  is  instantly  displayed  at 
the  rear  of  his  train,  to  stop  the  following  train. 

254.  In  cases  of  blockade,  Superintendent,  Train 
Masters  and  Despatchers  must  immediately  arrange 
to  run  trains  to  the  best  possible  advantage  and  the 
accommodation  of  passengers. 

255.  Trains  must  not  be  run  past  any  fire  ad- 
jacent to  the  line,  unless  well  assured  that  no  dan- 
ger will  be  incurred  to  the  train  or  passengers 
thereby,  or  without  permission  from  the  Officer  of 
the  Fire  Department  in  command. 

256.  When  tracks  are  cleared  for  the  movement 
of  trains,  the  Superintendent  or  Train  Masters  will 
notify  Station  Agents  or  terminal  Operators,  upon 
which  Station  Agents  will  be  governed  by  the 
instructions  for  the  operation  of  electric  block 
signals.  In  the  event  of  the  failure  of  the  electric 
block,  signal  "  6?  33  will  be  sent  by  telegraph  to  all 
stations. 

257.  All  trains  on  main  tracks  must  be  drawn 
and  not  pushed,  except  in  case  of  accident  or  other 
emergency,  when  a  competent  man  must  be  sta- 
tioned on  the  rear  end  of  the  last  car,  with  the 
bell  cord  in  hand  ready  to  give  signal,  and  a  man 
with  a  red  signal  sent  back  to  flag  the  following 
train.  No  train  must  be  backed  until  the  follow- 
ing train  has  been  notified  and  stopped. 

258.  Trains  may  be  backed  at  stations  only 
when  absolutely  necessary  and  ordered  by  the  Con- 


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duct  or;  but  in  no  case  a  greater  distance  than  25 
feet,  and  never  when  the  following  train  is  less 
than  one  city  block  (200  feet)  away. 

259.  In  all  cases  when  on  the  road,  between  ter- 
minal stations,  when  an  engine  or  train  is  seen  on 
the  tracks  less  than  200  feet  (one  city  block)  ahead 
of  a  train  in  motion,  the  Engineer  will  immediately 
reduce  speed  and  proceed  with  great  caution  until 
the  track  is  clear. 

260.  Trains  will  not  be  allowed  to  exceed  a 
speed  of  six  (6)  miles  per  hour  in  rounding  sharp 
curves  or  crossing  switches,  and  twelve  (12)  miles 
per  hour  on  descending  heavy  grades. 

261.  The  maximum  speed  must  not  exceed 
twenty-five  miles  per  hour,  but  this  will  never  be 
used  while  descending  heavy  grades,  or  while 
passing  any  switch  or  frog.  Engineers  and  Con- 
ductors will  confine  the  speed  of  trains  within  the 
maximum  and  according  to  the  Rules. 

262.  Irregular  engines  or  trains  will  be  run 
only  upon  orders  from  the  Superintendent  of 
Transportation  or  Train  Masters,  but  never  at  a 
rate  of  speed  exceeding  twenty-five  miles  per  hour, 
unless  by  special  orders  from  the  above  named 
officials. 

263.  Care  must  be  taken  to  control  the  speed  of 
trains  at  stations,  terminals,  junctions,  curves  and 
crossings,  particularly  in  foggy  or  stormy  weather. 
All  trains  must  come  to  a  full  stop  at  junctions 
before  crossing. 


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264.  Trainmen  must  be  at  their  posts  on  the 
platform,  ready  to  apply  the  hand  brakes  instantly 
upon  signal,  while  the  train  is  in  motion.  They 
will  not  enter  the  cars  until  train  has  passed  station 
platform,  and  only  then  as  provided  in  the  rules,  or 
in  the  line  of  duty. 

265.  Trains  must  be  kept  at  regular  intervals 
as  prescribed  by  the  train  schedules  issued  from 
time  to  time. 

266.  Trains  are  under  the  charge  of  Conductors 
thereof,  except  when  the  instructions  given  by 
them  are  in  violation  of  the  rules  of  this  Company 
or  of  safety,  in  which  cases  both  Conductors  and 
Enginemen  will  be  held  responsible. 

267.  Whenever  an  engine  is  run  over  any  por- 
tion of  the  road  without  a  Conductor,  the  Engine- 
man  thereof  will  be  regarded  as  Conductor  and 
will  act  accordingly. 

268.  All  trains  will  be  started  by  bell  signal 
given  by  the  Conductors,  who  must  ride  on  the 
forward  car.  The  rear  Guard  must  ride  on  the 
rear  car,  and,  after  closing  his  gates  will  signal  the 
middle  Guard  by  ONE  pull  of  the  bell  cord,  upon 
which,  and  having  closed  his  gates,  the  middle 
Guard  will  signal  the  Conductor  by  TWO  distinct 
pulls  of  the  cord.  The  Conductor  will  then  start- 
the  train  by  TWO  strokes  of  the  engine  bell,  having 
first  closed  his  own  gates.  The  foregoing  signals 
apply  to  trains  composed  of  less  than  five  cars.  In 


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running  five  car  trains,  signals  will  be  given  as 
follows : 

By  the  rear  Guard, ONE  distinct  pull  of  the  bell  cord 
second  "    TWO      "     pulls  " 
"     first     "    THREE  "       "  " 

Upon  receiving  the  signal  from  the  first  Guard 
the  Conductor  will  start  the  train  by  TWO  strokes  of 
the  engine  bell,  having  first  closed  his  own  gates. 
Conductors  and  Guards  must  not,  under  any  cir- 
cumstances, give  a  signal  before  receiving  a  proper 
signal  from  the  Guard  next  in  the  rear,  nor  before 
their  own  gates  are  closed. 

Where  station  gongs  are  in  use  Conductors  must 
wait  for  the  gong  signal  before  starting  trains. 

269.  The  car  gates  must  be  closed  BEFORE 
the  "All  Right"  signal  is  given  by  Guards  or  the 
signal  to  start  the  train  by  the  Conductor,  and 
must  not  be  opened  until  the  train  comes  to  a  full 
stop  at  stations. 

270.  Trainmen  will  not  allow  passengers  to  get 
on  or  off  trains  while  in  motion,  or  to  remain  upon 
car  platforms  when  there  is  standing  room  inside. 
Trackmen,  and  such  other  employes  as  may  be 
designated,  will  be  permitted  to  ride  on  the  front 
and  rear  platforms  only. 

271.  Trainmen  must  caution  passengers  who 
put  their  heads  or  arms  out  of  car  windows,  and 
not  permit  disorderly  or  intoxicated  persons  to 
ride. 


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272.  Smoking  icill  not  be  allowed  in  the  cars  or 
upon  the  car  platforms. 

273.  Eighty  (80)  passengers  is  the  maximum 
number  to  be  taken  aboard  each  car. 

274.  Enginemen  and  Conductors  are  required  to 
compare  time  daily  with  the  clock  in  Despatchers' 
office  at  terminals. 

275.  All  accidents  and  detention  of  trains, 
failure  in  any  way  of  the  engines,  or  hazardous 
defects  in  the  track  or  structure,  must  be  reported 
promptly  to  the  Train  Master  by  telegraph. 

276.  Enginemen  and  Conductors  are  required  to 
co-operate  cheerfully  with  each  other  in  all  train 
work,  and  will  be  held  equally  responsible  for  the 
violation  of  any  of  the  rules  governing  the  safety 
of  their  trains,  and  for  omitting  any  precaution 
for  their  protection,  even  if  not  provided  for  by 
the  rules. 

277.  Promptness  and  good  judgment  are  par- 
ticularly enjoined. 

278.  Engines  must  be  stopped  at  stations  so  as 
to  allow  all  car  platforms  to  be  used  except  those 
at  each  end  of  the  train.  Trainmen  will  apply  the 
brakes  promptly  and  regularly  in  case  the  vacuum 
brakes  fail. 

279.  The  doors,  windows  and  gates  at  the  for- 
ward end,  and  doors  and  gates  at  the  rear  end  of 
trains,  must  be  kept  closed  and  locked. 


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280.  The  front  doors  of  all  cars  must  be  kept 
closed  in  cold  weather  until  the  arrival  of  trains  at 
stations. 

281.  The  phrase  "up-track"  will  be  used  to 
designate  the  east  track,  and  "  clown-track "  the 
west  track,  on  all  lines. 

282.  In  all  cases  of  doubt  or  uncertainty,  take 
the  safe  course  and  ku^t  risks. 

283.  In  laying  up  trains,  night  or  day,  the  Con- 
ductor will  station  himself  on  rear  platform  of  last 
car  and  signal  the  Engineer,  having  bell  cord  ready 
for  immediate  use  in  case  hand  or  lamp  signals  are 
disregarded.  The  rear  Guard  will  also  station 
himself  on  rear  platform,  and  middle  Guard 
between  third  and  fourth  cars,  ready  to  apply  hand 
brakes  in  case  of  emergency.  The  entire  crew  will 
remain  on  the  train  until  it  is  properly  laid  up. 

284.  Conductors  will  see  that  hand  brakes  are 
let  off  before  trains  start  from  yard  or  sidings. 

285.  Playing  upon  musical  instruments  and  col- 
lecting or  receiving  compensation  therefor,  in  this 
Company's  trains,  will  not  be  allowed. 

286.  The  sale  of  newspapers,  periodicals,  or  mer- 
chandise of  any  description  in  this  Company's 
trains  will  not  be  allowed. 


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STATION 
DEPARTMENT. 


GENERAL   TICKET  AGENT. 

287.  The  General  Ticket  Agent  will  report  to, 
and  receive  instructions  from  the  General  Manager, 
to  whom  all  appointments,  promotions,  transfers 
and  dismissals  shall  be  referred  for  approval.  He 
will  have  general  supervision  of  Station  Inspectors 
and  Stationmen.  He  will  be  assisted  by  a  proper 
force,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  General 
Manager,  and  will  keep  him  promptly  and  fully 
advised  of  all  accidents  and  important  and  unusual 
occurrences  in  this  department.  All  orders  and 
notices  issued  by  him  shall  bear  the  approval  of  the 
General  Manager,  to  whom  a  copy  of  each  shall  be 
forwarded. 

288.  He  shall  require  a  strict  observance  of 
such  rules  as  are  necessary  to  maintain  the 
efficiency  of  the  station  service,  and  will  enforce 
such  penalty  for  violation  of  rules  as  may  be,  in 
his  judgment,  for  the  best  interests  of  the  Com- 
pany, immediately  reporting  his  action  to  the 
General  Manager. 


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STATION  INSPECTORS. 

289.  There  shall  be  one  or  more  Inspectors  for 
each  line,  who  shall  report,  from  time  to  time,  to 
the  General  Ticket  Agent  and  General  Manager  as 
directed. 

290.  They  will  have  charge  of  all  Agents,  Gate- 
men  and  Porters,  give  special  attention  to  their 
discipline,  and  see  that  they  are  in  proper  uniform 
at  all  times  when  on  duty,  with  badges  at- 
tached ix  full  view.  They  must  report 
promptly  all  violations  of  this  rule,  and  will,  per- 
sonally, see  to  the  cleanliness  of  stations,  stairways, 
and  platforms. 

291.  They  will  assign  all  extra  men  in  case  of 
absence  of  regular  men,  and  forward  a  daily  writ- 
ten report  to  the  General  Ticket  Agent  of  all  such 
assignments. 

292.  They  will  see  that  there  is  no  waste  of 
supplies,  fuel,  gas,  etc.,  at  stations. 

293.  They  may  suspend  any  stationman  for 
dereliction  of  duty,  intoxication,  absence  without 
permission  or  other  cause  which  they  may  deem 
sufficient,  and  will  send  him  to  the  General  Ticket 
Agent  for  his  action,  with  a  written  statement  of 
the  reasons  for  such  suspension. 


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294.  They  will  make  a  written  statement  to  the 
General  Ticket  Agent  whenever  repairs  to  stations 
or  station  furniture  and  fixtures  are  required. 

295.  They  will  upon  notification  of  accident  or 
personal  injury,  proceed  at  once  to  the  point  indi- 
cated, examine  thoroughly  the  condition  of  stair- 
ways and  platforms,  and  report  the  result  in  writ- 
ing to  the  General  Ticket  Agent. 


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STATIONMEN. 

296.  Stationnien  comprise  Agents,  Platforinraeii, 
Gatemen  and  Porters,  and  are  appointed  with  the 
approval  of  the  General  Manager. 

297.  They  will  report  to,  and  receive  their  in- 
structions from  the  General  Ticket  Agent. 

298.  They  are  under  the  immediate  direction  of 
the  Station  Inspector  and  will  respect  his  orders  in 
all  matters  pertaining  to  the  care  and  cleaning  of 
stations. 

299.  They  will  not  be  allowed  to  leave  their 
station  until  properly  relieved,  nor  absent  them- 
selves during  the  prescribed  hours  of  duty,  nor 
alternate  with  each  other  without  a  special  permit 
from  the  General  Ticket  Agent  or  Station  In- 
spector. 

300.  When  off  duty  they  will  not  be  allowed  to 
spend  their  time  visiting  or  loitering  about  stations. 

301.  They  will  notify  the  General  Ticket  Agent 
and  Station  Inspector  at  once  of  any  change  in 
their  residence. 

302.  Vulgar  or  profane  language,  or  disorderly 
conduct  will  not  be  allowed  about  the  stations. 

303.  Loungers  and  disorderly  or  intoxicated 
persons  will  not  be  allowed  upon  the  stations,  stair- 
ways or  platforms,  and  when  offensive  in  manner, 
should  be  turned  over  to  the  Police. 


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304.  Peddlers  or  newsboys,  other  than  the 
regularly  authorized  news  agents,  will  not  be 
allowed  about  the  stations.  News  agents  will  not 
be  permitted  to  cry  out  their  papers. 

305.  Stationmen  when  on  duty  must  remain  at 
their  posts;  Gatemen  and  Platformmen  are  forbid- 
den to  loiter  or  lounge  in  the  waiting-rooms 
between  trains.  Agents  who  permit  them  to  do 
so,  or  fail  to  report  them  to  the  General  Ticket 
Agent  or  Station  Inspector  therefor,  will  be  held 
equally  responsible. 

306.  No  duplicate  employes'  passes  will  be 
issued.  Stationmen  who  lose  their  passes  must  do 
without  one  for  the  balance  of  the  month. 

307.  In  all  cases  where  passes  are  lost,  station- 
men  must  make  a  written  statement  of  the  cir- 
cumstances and  forward  it  to  the  General  Ticket 
Office  at  once,  in  order  that  proper  steps  may  be 
taken  to  collect  it  if  presented  for  passage  at  any 
station. 

308.  Smoking  will  not  be  allowed  on  stations; 
Stationmen  are  expected  to  enforce  this  rule  with- 
out giving  offence  to  passengers. 

309.  Playing  upon  musical  instruments,  and 
collecting  or  receiving  compensation  therefor,  at 
stations,  is  prohibited. 

310.  Lost  articles  must  be  sent  to  the  Lost- 
Property  Clerk.  Gatemen,  Platformmen  and 
Porters  must  promptly  deliver  to  the  Agent  all 
such  articles  for  transmission. 


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STATION  AGENTS. 

311.  Station  Agents  are  responsible  to  the  Gen- 
eral Ticket  Agent  for  all  tickets  delivered  to  them, 
and  to  the  Treasurer  for  all  moneys  received  for 
their  sale. 

312.  They  will  receive  instructions  pertaining 
to  cash  from  the  Cashier. 

313.  Agents  are  prohibited  from  selling  tickets 
on  credit.    The  terms  are  invariably  cash. 

314.  Agents  are  not  authorized  to  redeem 
tickets;  but  will  refer  applicants  therefor  to  the 
General  Ticket  Office. 

315.  Tickets  must  be  sold  in  their  regular 
numerical  order,  but  should  any  be  sold  through 
error  out  of  their  regular  order,  such  sales  must  be 
included  in  the  report  for  that  day,  with  note 
"  sold  out  of  order  99  and,  when  such  numbers  are 
reached,  note  on  subsequent  statement, "  reported 
on  July  4th,"  or  whatever  the  date  may  have 
been,  in  order  that  the  contents  of  cancelling  box 
may  correspond  with  report. 

316.  Tickets  when  sold  in  quantities  of  less 
than  ten  (10)  must  be  separated  in  order  to  pre- 
vent clogging  the  cancelling  box. 

317.  Tickets  must  not  be  sold  in  quantities 
exceeding  oxe  hundred.  If  application  is  made 
for  more,  direct  applicant  to  the  General  Ticket 
Office. 


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318.  The  Day  and  Night  Agents  on  up  tkack 
are  designated  as  Nos.  ]  and  3  respectively;  and 
those  on  the  down"  track  as  Nos.  2  and  4  re- 
spectively, and  all  reports  and  communications  to 
the  General  Ticket  Office  must  be  so  designated. 

319.  They  will  be  responsible  for  the  cleanly 
condition  of  ticket  offices,  station-rooms,  platforms 
and  stairways,  must  see  that  the  Porter  faithfully 
attends  to  the  same,  and  will  perform  such  other 
duties  as  may  be  assigned  them  from  time  to  time. 

320.  They  will  be  responsible  for  all  station 
furniture,  fixtures,  books,  stationery,  telegraph  in- 
struments, etc.,  intrusted  to  them,  and  will  see 
that  they  are  kept  in  good  order.  Agents  are 
responsible  for  the  condition  of  the  station 
"  Signal  Lamps,"  and  must  see  that  they  are  ready 
for  instant  use. 

321.  They  will  promptly  report  to  the  General 
Ticket  Agent  by  telegraph  cdl  train  accidents, 
personal  injuries,  or  unusual  occurrences  at  or 
near  their  stations,  and  at  first  convenience  forward 
a  written  report  on  the  regular  blank  provided  for 
that  purpose,  giving  full  particulars,  and  the  names 
and  addresses  of  witnesses.  They  will  also 
promptly  notify  the  Station  Inspector  and  Surgeon 
of  all  cases  of  accident  or  personal  injury.  See 
Rule  17. 

322.  They  will  not  allow  advertisements,  cir- 
culars, cards  or  posters  of  any  description  to  be 
placed  in  or  left  about  their  station  without  orders 
from  the  General  Manager  or  General  Ticket 
Agent. 


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323.  They  will  have  charge  of  the  books,  papers 
and  ticket  offices  of  the  Company,  and  of  the 
property  used,  owned  by  or  intrusted  to  the  Com- 
pany in  the  transaction  of  business  at  their  re- 
spective stations,  and  will  be  held  responsible  for 
their  safe  keeping  and  proper  care;  also  for  the  de- 
portment of  the  employes  of  the  Company  at  their 
stations. 

324,  They  will  be  required,  when  on  duty,  to 
wear  the  full  uniform  prescribed  by  the  Company. 


325.  They  must  become  familiar  with  Rule  No. 
333  and  see  that  the  Gatemen  are  vigilant  and 
strictly  comply  with  the  specific  instructions  given 
therein. 


326.  Agents  and  Gatemen  will  not  allow  passen- 
gers to  enter  with  dogs,  bulky  baskets  or  bundles, 
but  only  with  ordinary  hand  satchels,  and  such 
parcels  as  they  can  conveniently  carry  on  their 
laps  or  under  the  seats,  without  inconvenience  to 
other  passengers. 

327.  Section  167  of  the  Sanitary  Code  of  the 
Board  of  Health  of  the  City  of  New  York  pro- 
hibits all  persons  from  carrying  or  conveying,  in 
or  upon  any  passenger  railroad  car,  any  soiled  or 
dirty  articles  of  clothing  or  bedding,  in  baskets, 
bundles,  or  other  packages.  Agents  will  see  that 
this  is  enforced,  under  penalty  of  arrest. 


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328.  They  must  become  thoroughly  familiar 
with  the  instructions  relating  to  the  operating  of 
the  electric  block  signals. 

329.  When  trains  are  blocked,  Agents  will  im- 
mediately notify  the  entire  line,  display  the  card, 
"Line  Blocked,  etc.  and  sell  no  tiekets  unless 
passengers  insist  on  purchasing.  When  the  block 
is  raised  they  will  immediately  notify  the  line  to 
that  effect. 

330.  Agents  nearest  non-telegraph  stations  will 
notify  such  points  of  blockades  by  special  mes- 
senger, in  case  the  block  signal  fails,  immediately 
upon  receipt  of  signal  "85.55 

331.  Should  a  serious  blockade  occur,  from 
accident  or  other  cause,  Station  Agents  and  Oper- 
ators must  immediately  notify  the  nearest  Train 
Master  of  the  line  and  the  General  Manager  and 
Superintendent  of  Transportation,  stating  location 
and  facts;  also  furnish  information  to  the  track- 
men when  requested.    See  Rules  250  and  252, 

332.  They  are  prohibited  from  selling  tickets  to 
persons  who  are  not  in  a  condition  to  take  care  of 
themselves,  or  whose  conduct  might  endanger  their 
lives,  or  make  them  a  source  of  annoyance  to 
others. 


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GATEMEN. 

333  Gatemen  will  see  that  no  one  passes  the 
cancelling-box  without  depositing  a  proper  ticket, 
except  the  following  :— 

Those  who  show  a  pass  signed  by  the  President, 
or  the  Vice-President  and  General  Manager. 

United  States  Mail  Messengers  when  in  charge 
of  mail  bags. 

Chief  of  Police,  Police  Inspectors,  Captains, 
Sergeants  of  Police  and  Precinct  Detectives,  either  in 
uniform  or  upon  presentation  of  badge  while  in  citi- 
zen's clothes,  and  upon  presenting,  in  all  cases,  certifi- 
cate signed  by  the  Mayor,  President  of  Board  of  Police 
Commissioners  and  Chief  Clerk  of  the  Police  Depart- 
ment, and  bearing  the  seal  of  the  City.  Also,  Police- 
men in  uniform  only,  when  presenting  certificate. 

Park  Police  Captains  and  Sergeants,  either  in 
uniform  or  upon  presentation  of  badge  while  in 
citizen  clothes,  together  with  certificate  signed  by 
the  Mayor,  Vice-President  of  the  Board  of  Park 
Commissioners  and  the  Secretary  of  the  Park  Board, 
and  bearing  the  seal  of  the  City.  Park  Policemen, 
when  in  uniform  only,  upon  presenting  the  certi- 
ficates above  referred  to. 

Firemen  only  when  in  uniform,  and  at  the  same 
time  presenting  certificates  signed  by  the  Mayor, 
President  of  the  Board  of  Fire  Commissioners  and 
the  Secretary  of  the  Fire  Department,  and  with  the 
seal  of  the  City  thereon. 

Any  violation  of  this  rule  will  meet  with  imme- 
diate suspension  or  dismissal. 


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PLATFORM  MEN. 

339.  Platf ormmen  must  always  be  at  their  posts 
on  the  platform  ready  to  furnish  necessary  infor- 
mation, and  must  announce  the  destination  of 
approaching  trains. 

340.  They  must  stand  at  the  car  gates  when 
trains  stop,  and  see  that  no  passengers  enter  until 
those  so  desiring  have  disembarked. 

341.  They  must  not  open  or  close  car  gates,  but 
must  stand  at  their  posts  when  the  train  starts,  and 
remain  there  until  it  has  left  the  station,  except 
when  necessary  to  prevent  passengers  boarding  a 
moving  train. 

342.  They  must  immediately  report  to  the  Sta- 
tion Agent  the  details  of  any  unusual  occurrence 
coming  to  their  knowledge.     See  Eule  17.  . 

343.  They  must,  at  all  times  when  on  duty, 
wear  the  prescribed  uniform,  with  badge  in  full 
view. 


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ELECTRIC  BLOCK 
SIGNALS. 


INSTRUCTIONS  TO  STATION 
AGENTS  AND  OPERATORS. 

341.  This  signal  is  intended  to  instantly  notify 
every  Agent  on  the  line  that  a  "  block  v  has  occurred, 
►  '  and  the  name  of  the  station  adjacent  (or  nearest) 
thereto.  Should  a  train  be  unusually  detained  at 
or  near  any  station,  the  Agent  thereof  will  imme- 
diately turn  the  indicator  to  the  figures  222  (which 
mean  Line  Blocked),  push  in  the  button  and 
let  go.  After  the  instrument  has  registered  (which 
can  be  determined  by  the  sound)  repeat  the  opera- 
tion once  if  the  detention  is  on  the  up  track. 

Should  the  delay  be  on  the  down  track  proceed 
as  above, but  repeat  twice  instead  of  once — in  other 
words: 

Ring  twice  to  indicate  v/p  track. 

Ring  three  times  to  indicate  down  track. 

Upon  notification  of  the  block,  and  its  location, 
Agents  will  immediately  notify  the  station  force  on 
the  opposite  side,  giving  necessary  particulars. 


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Agents  in  rear  of  the  block,  and  on  the  same 
track,  will  immediately  have  Gatemen  notify  all 
Conductors  passing  toward  the  point  of  detention, 
giving  the  location  as  well  as  any  other  informa- 
tion which  may  be  obtained. 

Agents  will  display  card  "  Line  Blocked,"  in- 
form passengers  of  the  block,  and  sell  tickets  only 
to  those  who  decide  to  take  the  risk  of  delay. 

As  soon  as  the  line  is  clear  and  trains  begin  to 
move,  the  Agent  at  the  point  of  detention  will 
change  the  indicator  to  the  figures  444  (which 
mean  line  is  clear),  push  in  the  button  and  let  go; 
then  repeat  the  signal  once. 


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INSTRUCTIONS 
TO  CONDUCTORS. 

34:5.  Upon  receiving  notice  from  a  Stationman 
that  a  block  has  occurred  ahead  of  him,  the  Con- 
ductor and  Guards  will  immediately  notify  passen- 
gers of  the  fact,  giving  them  all  the  information  pos- 
sible and  proceed  as  near  as  practicable  to  the  block, 
first  allowing  all  passengers  who  desire  to  disembark 
an  opportunity  to  do  so  at  the  nearest  station,  retain- 
ing only  those  who  care  to  take  the  risk  of  delay. 

The  detention  of  passengers  in  a  train  between 
stations  should  be  avoided  if  possible. 


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TESTING  THE  CIRCUIT. 

346.  Daily,  except  Sundays,  at  12  o'clock  noon, 
a  test  of  the  Signal  will  be  made  from  the  Central 
Office  (Superintendent's),  when  each  Agent  sig- 
nalled will  be  required  to  respond  promptly. 

The  Night  Test  will  be  made  at  12  o'clock  mid- 
night,  the  same  rules  governing  both  tests. 

When  the  test  commences  all  Agents  will  give 
particular  attention,  and  when  their  station  is 
called  will  move  the  indicator  to  222  and  push  in 
the  button,  giving  the  block  signal. 

They  will  then  move  the  indicator  to  444,  pusli 
in  the  button  and  give  the  clear  signal,  after  which 
the  indicator  should  be  moved  to  the  centre. 

After  the  test  has  been  completed  the  test  office 
will  ring  555  and  all  boxes  must  be  locked.  The 
block  signal  recorded  once  indicates  a  test  only. 

Should  the  line  become  broken  from  any  cause, 
the  main  circuit  would  open  and  the  local  circuit 
close,  causing  the  bell  to  ring  once.  In  this  case 
turn  the  switch  to  the  right  and  inform  the  Cen- 
tral Office  at  once  by  telegraph  and  wait  for  in- 
structions. 

Testing  for  a  break  in  the  line  is  done  by  ground- 
ing north  or  south,  using  the  plug  right  or  left  in 
the  cut-out  inside  the  box.  Do  not  test  for  a  break 
unless  so  instructed,  as  the  testing  of  several  at  the 
same  time  would  lead  to  complication. 


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The  signal  box  must  be  kept  locked  at  all  times, 
with  the  key  easy  of  access,  and  no  one  permitted 
to  handle  the  instrument  except  the  Agent  on 
duty,  or  the  Telegraph  Lineman,  who  will  ex- 
amine the  boxes  frequently. 

Do  not  meddle  with  any  of  the  adjustments,  but 
report  any  apparent  defect  to  the  Central  Office. 

Before  giving  the  block  signal  assure  yourself 
that  the  line  is  really  blocked,  and  be  extremely 
careful  to  signal  the  correct  number  of  times, 
in  order  not  to  register  a  block  on  the  up  track 
when  it  has  occurred  on  the  down  track. 

Keep  a  record  of  all  signals  sent  or  received, 
noting  date,  time  and  length  of  time  between 
block  and  clear  signals,  and  forward  report  to 
General  Ticket  Agent  without  delay. 


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LOCATION  AND  NUMBERS  OF 

ELECTRIC  BLOCK  SIGNAL  BOXES. 
SECOND   AVENUE  LINE. 

SUPERINTENDENT'S  (TESTING)  OFFICE,  4. 


South  Ferry.,  Desp'r  Office.  3 
Chatham  Square  (South).  4 


Canal  Street   5 

Grand    "   1-2 

Rivington  Street  1-3 

First  Street  1-4 

8th       "   1-5 

14th      "   2-1 

19th      "   2-2 

23d       "   2-3 

34th      "   2-4 

42d       "   2-5 

50th      "   3-1 


South  Ferry   3 

Hanover  Square   5 

Fulton  Street  1-2 

Franklin  Square  1-3 

City  Hall  1-4 

Chatham  Square  1-5 

Canal  Street  2-1 

Grand     "   2-3  \ 

Houston   2-4 

9th       "   2-5 

14th       "   3-1 

18th       <<   3-2 

23d         "   3-3 

28th       "   3-4 

34th        "   3-5 


57th  Street 

 3-2 

65th 

 3-3 

70th 

( < 

 3-4 

75th 

i  < 

 3-5 

80th 

 4-1 

86th 

{ i 

 4-2 

92d 

4  < 

 4-3 

105th 

(  < 

 4-4 

111th 

«  I 

 4-5 

116th 

I  ( 

 5-1 

120th 

i  ( 

 .'5-2 

127th 

(  ( 

Desp'rOffice.S-S 

34th  Street  Ferry  6-4 

42d       "   4-1 

Grand  Central  Depot  6-5 

47th  Street  4-2 

53d       "   4-3 

59th      "   4-4 

67th      "   4-5 

76th      "   5-1 

84th      "   5-2 

89th      "   5-3 

98th      "   5-4 

106th      «   5-5 

116th      "   6-1 

125th      "   6-2 

129th      "   6-3 


THIRD   AVENUE  LINE. 


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LOCATION  AND  NUMBERS  OF 

ELECTRIC  BLOCK  SIGNAL  BOXES. 

CONTINUED. 

SIXTH    AVENUE  LINE. 


South  Ferry,Desp'r  Office.  3 


Battery  Place   5 

Rector  St.,  Desp'r  Office.  1-2 

Cortlandt  Street  1-3 

Park  Place  1-4 

Chambers  Street  1-5 

Franklin       "   2-1 

Bleecker       "   2-4 

8th  Street  2-5 

14th     "   3-1 

18th   3-2 

23d      "   3-3 

28th     "   3-4 

33d      "   3-5 

42d      "   4-1 


South  Ferry,  Desp'r  Office.  3 

Rector  Street  .    . .  5 

Cortlandt  Street  1-2 

Barclay      "   1-3 

Warren       "   1-4 

Franklin     "   1-5 

Desbrosses  "   2-1 

Houston      "   2-3 


50th  Street  4-2 

53d  Street  Junction  4-3 

58th    "   4-4 

8th  Ave.,  53d  Street  4-5 

59th  Street  5-1 

72d     "   5-2 

81st    "   5-3 

93d     "   5-4 

104th    "   5-5 

116th    "   6-1 

125th    "   6-2 

135th    i(   6-3 

145th    "   6-4 

155th    ('   6-5 


Christopher  Street  2-4 

14th  Street   2-5 

23d       "   3-1 

30th     "   3-2 

34th     "   3-3 

42d      "   3-4 

50th      "   3-5 

59th      "    Desp'r  Office. 4-1 


NINTH   AVENUE  LINE. 


TO 


TELEGRAPH  OPERATORS. 

347.  Operators  in  Transportation  Department 
will  report  to,  and  receive  instructions  from  the 
Superintendent  of  Transportation.  Operators  in 
Station  Department  will  report  to,  and  receive 
instructions  from  the  General  Ticket  Agent,  in  all 
matters  pertaining  to  station  service;  but  in  the 
event  of  obstruction  to  the  wires  or  failure  of  tele- 
graph instruments,  all  Operators  will  report  imme- 
diately to  the  Superintendent  of  Transportation. 

348.  They  are  required  to  be  constantly  on  duty 
during  business  hours,  and  will  not  leave  the  offices 
without  permission. 

349.  When  emergencies  arise  requiring  extra 
service,  Operators  are  expected  to  render  it  cheer- 
fully. 

350.  They  are  not  allowed  to  take  students  or 
to  leave  their  offices  in  charge  of  other  Oj>erators, 
without  permission  from  the  proper  authority. 

351.  Under  no  circumstances  will  the  use  of 
improper  language  or  profanity  be  permitted  over 
the  wires. 

352.  They  must  not  receive  messages  to  be 
transmitted,  unless  signed  by  an  Officer,  Agent  or 
emplove,  except  when  such  messages  are  answers 
to  those  previously  sent.  They  must  consider  all 
messages  strictly  confidential,  and  will  not  permit 
them  to  be  read  by  any  persons  other  than  those 
to  whom  they  are  addressed,  nor  make  their  con- 
tents the  subject  of  conversation  or  remark. 


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353.  The  telegraph  must  not  be  used  for  the 
transmission  of  communications  which  may  be  sent 
by  train  without  detriment  to  the  Company's 
interests. 

354.  All  messages  sent  and  received  must  be 
dated  and  timed,  and  have  written  upon  them  the 
initials  of  the  Operator  sending  and  receiving  them. 
Messages  sent  must  be  preserved  for  reference,  and 
those  received  must  be  delivered  promptly,  copies 
of  the  latter  being  retained  for  filing. 

355.  Operators  will  keep  Special  Orders  and 
Instructions  filed  in  regular  order  and  ready  for 
immediate  reference. 

356.  When  a  train  order  is  received  they  must 
immediately  repeat  it  back.  When  the  sender 
responds  "0.  K.,v  they  will  deliver   it  to  the 

-Conductor.  Train  orders  must  have  written  on 
them  the  name  of  the  Operator,  office,  date  and 
time  received,  and  must  not  be  erased  or  changed 
in  any  respect. 

357.  All  Operators  are  instructed,  upon  receipt 
of  a  general  telegraphic  order  regarding  the 
movement  of  trains,  or  of  any  other  nature,  to 
have  a  copy  of  such  order  promptly  delivered  to 
the  Agent  on  the  opposite  track  and  Agents  of 
non-operating  stations  nearest  them. 

358.  In  transmitting  messages  no  abbreviations 
must  be  used  except  in  office  communications. 
Care  should  be  taken  to  punctuate  properly,  and, 
in  case  of  obscure  or  difficult  words,  the  trans- 
mission must  be  slow  and  distinct.  If  an  error 
seems  likely  to  occur,  the  questionable  word  or 
words  must  be  repeated  after  the  signature. 


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359.  Operators  must  not  permit  any  persons, 
whether  employes  of  the  Company  or  not,  to 
frequent  their  offices,  except  linemen  in  the  dis- 
charge of  their  duties. 

360.  Operators  will  adjust  their  instruments 
carefully,  particularly  in  wet  weather,  and  see  that 
no  one  is  writing  before  opening  the  keys. 

361.  Contention  for  circuit  will  not  be  per- 
mitted. Should  the  circuit  be  interrupted  while 
an  Operator  is  writing  he  will  stop  immediately  to 
ascertain  the  cause.  If  it  be  another  Operator 
breaking,  unless  the  one  who  breaks  says  "27" 
(this  has  preference  over  all  other  business),  or 
"25  99  (testing  circuit),  or  "  55"  (this  dispatch  is  of 
great  importance),  the  Operator  who  is  writing  will 
say  "10"  (close  your  key,  you  are  breaking  others), 
and  close  his  key.  If  the  request  is  not  complied 
with,  he  will  keep  his  key  closed  without  inter- 
ruptions, and  report  the  case  to  the  proper 
authority  in  writing. 

362.  Should  the  circuit  be  interrupted  for  ten 
minutes  at  a  time,  Operators  will  put  on  ground 
wire  to  determine  the  direction  of  the  trouble,  and 
if  circuit  can  be  obtained,  will  notify  the  terminal 
office  and  take  off  the  ground  wire  immediately, 
unless  there  is  business  to  send  or  receive.  In 
case  the  circuit  continues  interrupted  they  will  put 
on  the  ground  wire  at  intervals  of  twenty  (20) 
minutes,  for  business  or  instructions,  but  must 
never  leave  the  ground  wire  on  after  they  have 
finished  working. 


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363.  All  Operators  will  make  frequent  examina- 
tions of  the  wires  leading  to  their  switches,  instru- 
ments, etc.,  and  see  that  they  are  in  good  order 
and  perfectly  secure.  They  must  keep  the  instru- 
ments clean  and  in  good  working  order,  but  must 
not  take  them  apart,  change  their  location,  nor 
alter  the  arrangement  of  the  wires,  except  by 
special  permission  of  the  Superintendent  of  Trans- 
portation, who  must  always  be  notified  when 
repairs  of  any  character  are  required. 

361.  The  General  Manager's  Office  will  have 
preference  of  circuit,  except  as  hereinafter  indicated. 

365.  The  signal  "55"  will  entitle  any  office 
giving  it  to  the  circuit  for  the  sending  of  any 
important  message  requiring  immediate  delivery, 
or  any  important  train  report,  but  will  always  be 
subordinate  to  the  signal  "27/* 

366.  The  signal  "27"  will  entitle  any  office 
giving  it  to  the  circuit.  Persons  having  authority 
to  move  trains  by  telegraph  shall  have  the  exclu- 
sive right  to  direct  the  use  of  this  signal,  and 
Operators  must  never  make  use  of  it  except  when 
so  directed,  or  when  an  accident  has  occurred 
necessitating  a  prompt  report. 

367.  At  one  minute  before  12  o'clock  each  day 
all  other  business  will  be  suspended  for  the  purpose 
of  sending  the  time.  At  precisely  that  moment 
the  Operator  who  is  to  send  time  will  commence 
beating  seconds  with  his  key,  and  continue  to  do 
so  until  12  o'clock.  At  precisely  12  o'clock  he 
will  commence  signing  "i,v  "i/'  which  he  will 
continue  to  repeat  for  one  minute,  and  then  sign. 


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TELEGRAPH  FIGURE  SIGNALS. 


1 

Means  — 

-  W  ait  a  minute. 

2 

ft 

uri\e  me  me  coneci  time. 

4 

(£ 

here  shall  I  proceed  ? 

5 

(6 

I  have  a  message  for  you. 

"SIX"" 

xiaii-nourij  mgni  upeiaioi  s  can. 

8 

i( 

Am  busy  on  another  wire. 

9 

Answer  immediately  by  wire. 

10 

Close  your  key. 

u 

_L/U  \OU  UnU.cifcLclJJ.Ll  . 

23 

(6 

The  following  for  you  and  others. 

25 

(( 

Testing  Circuit. 

27 

a 

This  has  preference   over  all  other 

business.     (Can  only  be  used  by 

UllILlcllto.  t 

31 

u 

How  do  you  understand  ? 

32 

u 

I  understand  that  I  am  to — 

55 

u 

This  dispatch  is  of  great  importance. 

65 

Is  used— 

-To  stop  all  trains  for  orders  (See 

General  Rule  No.  252.) 

67 

(c 

To  start  trains  when  track  is  clear. 

(See  General  Rule  No.  256.) 

97 

u 

In  case  of  fire  along  the  line.  (See 

General  Rules  No.  250  to  256.) 
85  Means  —  "  Line  blocked/'  and  is  to  be  used  in 
accordance   with   Rules   329,  330 
and  331. 

Nos.  31  and  32  are  used  for  train  orders  only, 
when  issued  from  Train  Master's  Office. 


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TELEGRAPH  CALLS. 


General  Manager's  Office,  No.  71  Broadway.  Call  "  B.  M." 
General  Offices,  No.  71  Broadway,  Call  "G.  0." 
Master  Mechanic's  Office,  98th  St.  and  3d  Ave.,  Call  "I  W." 
Superintendent's  Office,  South  Ferry,  Call  "Su." 


EASTERN  DIVISION. 

SECOND    AVENUE  LINE. 


CALLS. 

1  South  Ferry,      ...               .  SF 

2  Hanover  Square,  .  .  .  HS 
*  3  Fulton  Street,   DX 

4  Franklin  Square,    .        .       .       .  KS 

5  Chatham  Square,  Despatched  Office,    .  SO 

6  Canal  Street,          ....  BA 

7  Grand  Street,   B 

8  Rivington  Street,    .        .        .        .  BY 

9  First  Street,       .        .        .        .  X 

10  Eighth  Street,        ....  IV F 

11  Fourteenth  Street,      ....  KY 

12  Nineteenth  Street,          .        .        .  >YN 

13  Twenty-third  Street,   .       .               .  DE 

14  Thirty-fourth  Street,       .        .        .  WB 

15  Forty-second  Street,  Z 

16  Fiftieth  Street,      ....  FX 

17  Fifty-seventh  Street,    .       .       .  .BO 

18  Sixty-fifth  Street,    .       .        .        .  NK 

19  Sixty-fifth  Street  Yard,       .       .       .  DU 


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SECOND    AVENUE    LI  N  E — con  tinued,  calls- 

20  Seventieth  Street,  BD 

21  Seventy-fifth  Street,    .        .  .  CX 

22  Eightieth  Street,  BX 

23  Eighty-sixth  Street,     .        .        .  .  EY 

24  Ninety-second  Street,      .        .        .  DR 

25  Ninety-eighth  Street  Yard,  .  .  G 

26  One  Hundred  and  Fifth  Street,       .  JR 

27  One  Hundred  and  Eleventh  Street,  .  YH 

28  One  Hundred  and  Sixteenth  Street,  .  QU 

29  One  Hundred  and  Twentieth  Street,  .  JO 


30  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-seventh  Street,  Q 

31  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-ninth  Street, 


3d  Avenue,         .       .       .       .  NS 

32  Train  Master's  Call,  .  Q 

33  Inspector's  Call,     ....  FN 

34  Lineman's  Sign,  ....  NF 

THIRD    AVENUE    LINE.  CALLS. 

1  South  Ferry,   SF 

2  Hanover  Square,     .        .        .        .  HS 

3  Fulton  Street,   DN 

4  Franklin  Square,    ....  KS 

5  City  Hall,   PO 

6  Chatham  Square,    ....  CH 

7  Chatham  Square,  Despatched  Office,    .  SO 

8  Canal  Street,  ....  CN 

9  Grand  Street,   OD 

10  Houston  Street,      ....  HN 

11  Ninth  Street,   NI 

12  Fourteenth  Street,  .        .        .  UK 

13  Eighteenth  Street,  .        .        .  GS 

14  Twenty-third  Street,       .        .        .  WD 

15  Twenty-eighth  Street,         .        .       .  NB 


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THIRD    AVENUE    LI  N  E    CONTI  nued. 

CALLS. 

16  Thirty-Fourth  Street,     .       .       .  HR 

17  Thirty-fourth  Street  Ferry,          .        .  FY 

18  Forty-second  Street,       .       .       .  JN 

19  Grand  Central  Depot,         .        .        .  GC 

20  Forty-seventh  Street,      ...  FA 

21  Fifty-third  Street,       .       .       .  .BR 

22  Fifty-ninth  Street,          ...  HIT 

23  Sixty-seventh  Street,   ....  AM 

24  Seventy-sixth  Street,       .        .        .  DK 

25  Eighty-fourth  Street,          .       .       .  YG 

26  Eighty-ninth  Street,       ...  XN 

27  Ninety-eighth  Street,  Despatchers  Office,  G 

28  One  Hundred  and  Sixth  Street,    .        .  P 

29  One  Hundred  and  Sixteenth  Street,  .  F 

30  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-fifth  Street,  .  MS 

31  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-seventh  Street, 

2d  Avenue,         ....  Q 

32  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-ninth  Street,  NS 

33  Lost  Property  Room,   .        .        .        .  PY 

34  Train  Master's  Call,        .        .        .  NS 

35  Inspector's  Call,         .       .       .       .  JN 

36  Lineman's  Sign,     .        .        .        .  >F 

WESTERN  DIVISION. 

SIXTH    AVENUE  LINE. 

CAXL8. 

1  South  Ferry,   DO 

-2  Battery  Place,        ....  BP 

3  Hector  Street,   Y 

4  Cortlandt  Street,    .        .        .        .  NP 

5  Park  Place,   GI 

6  Chambers  Street,    ....  CR 

7  Franklin  Street,         .        .        .  .OB 


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SIXTH    AVENUE    LI  N  E — CONTINUED. 

CALLS. 

8  Grand  Street,  KI 

9  Bleecker  Street,  .       .       .       .  BS 

10  Eighth  Street,  MC 

11  Fourteenth  Street,      .       .       .       .  FH 

12  Eighteenth  Street,  KU 

13  Twenty-third  Street,   ....  WY 

14  Twenty-eighth  Street,  RU 

15  Thirty-third  Street,     ....  J 

16  Forty-second  Street,  FD 

17  Fiftieth  Street,   HD 

18  Fifty-third  Street  Junction,     .        .  JC 

19  Fifty-eighth  Street,     ....  X 

20  Fifty-third  Street,  ....  RD 

21  Fifty-ninth  Street,      .        .        .  .CP 

22  Seventy-second  Street,     .        .        .  DA 

23  Eighty-first  Street,      .        .        .  .MY 

24  Ninety-third  Street,  BN 

25  One  Hundred  and  Fourth  Street,         .  WK 

26  One  Hundred  and  Sixteenth  Street,  .  SX 

27  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-fifth  Street,  .  AC 

28  One  Hundred  and  Thirty-fifth  Street,  DW 

29  One  Hundred  and  Forty-fifth  Street,     .  WR 


30  One  Hundred  and  Forty-fifth  Street, 

Shop,         .....  DX 

31  One  Hundred  and  Fifty-fifth  Street,     .  AF 


32  Engine  Despatcher's  Office,  155th  St.,  AB 

33  Lost  Property  Room,  PY 

34  Train  Master's  Call,    ....  HM 

35  Inspector's  Call,      ....  RD 


36  Lineman's  Sign,         .        .        .        .  NF 


85 


NINTH    AVENUE  LINE, 

CALLS. 

1  South  Ferry,   DO 

2  Battery  Place,        .        .        .        .  BP 

3  Rector  Street,   RO 

4  Cortlandt  Street,    ....  BY 

5  Barclay  Street,    .....  R 

6  Warren  Street,       .        .        .        .  RA 

7  Franklin  Street,         .        .        .        .  RN 

8  Desbrosses  Street,   .        .        .        .  CS 

9  Houston  Street,  .        .        .  H 

10  Christopher  Street,  W 

11  Fourteenth  Street,      .       .        .        .  UN 

12  Twenty-third  Street,       ...  NY 

13  Thirtieth  Street,  .  .  .  .MO 
,  14  Thirty-fourth  Street,  RH 

15  Forty-second  Street,    .        .        .        .  SY 

16  Fiftieth  Street,       ....  FS 

17  Fifty-ninth  Street,      ....  CP 

18  Fifty-ninth  Street,  Despatched  Office,  HM 

19  Engine  Despatched  Office  (155th  St.),  AB 

20  Train  Master's  Call,       .        .        .  HM 

21  Inspector's  Call,  .        .        .  .NY 

22  Lineman's  Sign,      ....  NF 


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RULES  TO  BE   OBSERVED  IN 
FOGGY  WEATHER, 

368,  Should  foggy  weather  be  indicated,  Fog- 
men  will  report  immediately  at  their  respective 
stations  for  fog  duty  and  remain  there  until  other- 
wise ordered  by  the  Supervisor.  Should  the  fog 
occur  at  night,  the  night  Supervisor  will  immedi- 
ately notify  each  Fogman  to  report  for  duty 
without  delay. 

369,  Each  Fogman  will  be  provided  with  a  red 
and  a  green  flag  for  day  service,  and  at  night  with 
a  red  and  a  green  light.  These  flags  and  lamps 
must  be  kept  ready  for  use  at  all  times  and  easy  of 
access. 

370,  Fogmen  will  notify  Enginemen  of  ap- 
proaching trains  the  number  of  minutes  the  pre- 
ceding train  is  ahead  of  them  by  holding  up  their 
fingers,  each  finger  indicating  one  minute.  When 
the  green  signal  is  displayed  at  night,  Enginemen 
will  slow  up  sufficiently  to  learn  from  Fogmen  the 
interval  between  their  own  and  the  preceding 
train.  Each  Fogman  must  be  in  possession  of  a 
reliable  watch. 

371 ,  Should  five  or  more  minutes  elapse  between 
trains  it  can  be  reasonably  assumed  that  the  pre- 
ceding train  is  far  enough  ahead  to  warrant  the 


87 


Fogman  in  giving  the  Engineman  a  clear  or  go 
ahead  signal.  Should  it  become  necessary  for  the 
Fogman  to  stop  a  train,  he  will  immediately  notify 
Engineman  and  Conductor  to  go  ahead  slowly, 
expecting  to  find  a  train  ahead,  will  at  once  flag 
the  following  train,  and  notify  the  Engineman  and 
Conductor  of  the  cause  of  delay;  he  will  then 
return  to  his  original  position  to  assist  in  any 

EMERGENCY     WHICH     MAY    ARISE.  Conductors 

being  flagged,  will  immediately  see  that  the  rear 
end  of  their  respective  trains  are  properly  protected 
by  the  Rear  Guard,  who  will  at  once  go  back  with 
a  red  flag  or  lamp  at  least  500  feet,  or  two  (2)  city 
blocks,  flag  the  following  train  and  notify  the 
Engineman  and  Conductor  to  proceed  slowly;  he 
will  then  return  to  his  own  train. 

372,  Under  no  condition  will  the  Rear  Guard 
return  to  his  train  until  he  has  flagged  the  fol- 
lowing train  or  is  recalled  by  four  distinct  blasts  of 
the  whistle. 

373,  Engineers  having  been  flagged  between 
stations  will,  under  no  circumstances,  recall  Rear 
Guard  until  arrival  at  the  next  station,  as  in  that 
event  the  train  will  again  be  protected  by  the 
Fogman.  Four  blasts  of  the  whistle  recalls  the 
Rear  Guard. 

374,  Enginemen  being  flagged  in  foggy  weather 
will  take  on  flagman  and  proceed  with  great 
caution,  approaching  the  preceding  train  as  near 
as  possible. 


88 


FOG  SIGNAL  STATIONS 


SECOND  AVENUE  LINE. 

TOTAL  OF  25  MEN. 


Division  &  Market  Streets   1  Man,  South  Track. 

"     &  Allen  Streets  Curve  ...  1  "     North  " 

1st  Street   1  " 

1st  "   1  "  South 

23d  "  &  2d  Avenue  Curve  . .  1  " 

23d  "  &  1st       "          "    ..  1  "     North  " 

42d  il   1  " 

42d  "   1  "  South 

50th  "   1  £<     Centre  " 

65th  "   1  North 

65th  "   1  (<  South 

75th  "   1  " 

86th  "   1  " 

86th  l(   1  "     North  " 

92d  <f   1  " 

92d  (<   1  "     South  " 

99th  "   1  " 

99th  "   1  "  North 

105th  "   1  u 

105th  "   1  "  South 

111th  •  "   1  " 

111th  "   1  "     North  l( 

116th  "   1  " 

120th  "   1  <4 

124th  "   1 


89 


THIRD  AVENUE  LINE. 


TOTAL   OF   60  MEN. 


Fulton  Street  . . . 

Franklin  Square 
(t  a 

Chambers  Street 
Chatham  Square 


City  Hall  . . 
Canal  Street 
Grand 

tt 

Houston 

5th 

7th 

9th 
14th 
14th 
18th 
18th 
23d 
23d 
28th 
28th 
34th 
34th 
42d 
42d 
47th 
47th 
53d 
53d 
59th 
59th 
67th 
67th 


Man,  North  Track. 
« t 

South 

North 

South 
Junction 
South 


North 

South 

North 
South 


North 

<  t 

South 

North 

<  < 

South 

<  t 

North 
« < 

South 

<  k 

North 

South 
tt 

North 

tt 

South 


90 


THIRD  AVENUE  LINE. 

(CONTINUED.) 


70th  Street,  1  Man,  North  Track. 

71st  "   1  "  South 

76th  "   1  " 

76th  "   1  North  " 

79th  "   1  " 

79th  "   1  "  South 

84th  "   1  " 

84th  "   1  "     North  " 

89th  "   1  (i 

89th  "   1  "  South 

93d  "   1  il 

93d  "   1  "     North  " 

QSth  "   1  (i        "  " 

98th  "    1  "  South 

103d  "   1  " 

103d  (i   1  <;     North  " 

106th  "   1  " 

106th  <£   1  "     South  « 

111th  "   1  " 

116th  "   1  <(     North  <£ 

116th  f<  1  "     South  " 

125th  "   1  ,( 

125th  "   1  "  North 


91 


SIXTH  AVENUE  LINE. 

TOTAL   OF  43  MEN. 

Morris  Street  Curve  1  Man,  between  Tracks. 

Cortlandt  Street  1  "  North  Track. 

"   1  "  South 

Park  Place  1  "  between  " 

Chambers  Street   1  "  North 

"   1  "  South 

Franklin       "   1  "  North 

 1  "  South 

Grand  "   1  " 

 1  "  North 

Bleecker       "   1  "        '*  " 

3d  Street,  bet.  5th  &  6th  Aves.  .1  "  between  " 

8th     "   1  "  North 

8th     "    1  "  South 

14th     "   1  "  North  " 

14th     "   1  "  South 

18th     "   1  " 

18th     "   1  "  Noith 

23d      "   1  " 

23d      "   1  "  South  « 

28th     "  1  " 

28th     "   1  "  North  " 

33d      "   1  " 

33d      "   1  "  South  " 

42d      "   1  " 

42d      "   1  !<  North 

50th     "   1  "        "  " 

50th     "   1  "  South 

53d      "   2  Men,  6th  Ave.  June. 

53d      "   2  "  8th  Ave.  N.&S. 

87th     «'   1  Man,  North  Track. 

98th     "   1  "  between  " 

110th     "     Curve   1  " 

115th     "   1     "  North 

125th     "   1  *< 

125  th     "   1     "  South 

135th     "   1  u 

135th     "   1     "  North 

143d      "   1  " 

146th     "   1     "  South 

153d      "   1  " 


92 


NINTH  AVENUE  LINE. 


TOTAL   OF   23  MEN 


Battery  Park   2  Men,  North  Track. 

"   2     "  South 


Battery  Place  Junction 

Cortlandt  Street   

Barclay 


Warren 
53d 
53d 
54th 
56th 
57th 
59th 
61st 
66th 
66th 
71  st 
72d 
76th 
77th 
81st 


Man,  between 
"  South 

"  North 


South 

North 
South 
North 

South 

c< 

North 
<  i 

South 
North 
South 
North 


SIGNALS. 


375.  Every  employe  must  exercise  constant  care 
ami  watchfulness  to  prevent  injury  to  persons  and 
property.  In  every  case  of  doubt,  take  the 
safe  side  and  run  no  risk. 

376.  Conductors,  Enginemen,  Firemen,  Guards, 
Telegraph  Operators,  Station  Agents,  Gatemen, 
Track  Foremen  and  all  other  employes  whose 
duties  may  require  them  to  give  signals,  must 
provide  themselves  with  the  proper  appliances  and 
keep  them  in  good  order  and  always  ready  for  im- 
mediate use. 

377.  Flags  of  the  proper  color  must  be  used  by 
day,  and  lamps  of  the  proper  color  by  night  or 
whenever  from  fog  or  other  cause  the  day  signals 
cannot  be  clearly  seen. 

378.  Bed  signifies  danger,  and  is  notice  to  stop, 

379.  Green  signifies  caution,  and  is  notice  to 
move  slowly. 

380.  Green  lights  or  flags  on  switch  stands 
indicate  that  they  are  set  for  the  side  track. 

381.  White  is  the  safety  signal,  and  indi- 
cates a  clear  track  or  -  all  right." 

382.  A  flag  or  light,  or  any  signal  what- 
ever, swung  across  or  made  on  the  track,  signifies 
danger,  and  means  stop. 


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383.  At  night  and  during  foggy  weather,  each 
train,  while  running,  must  display  two  red  lights, 
one  on  each  side  of  the  rear  end  of  train,  to  indi- 
cate the  rear  of  the  train.  These  lights  must  be 
placed  in  posit  ion  by  the  rear  Guard,  and  frequently 
inspected  by  him  to  see  that  they  are  burning 
brightly. 

384.  Engine  signals,  flags  or  lights,  must  be 
carried  on  engine,  as  designated.  At  night,  or 
during  foggy  weather,  engines  when  running  light 
must  display  a  red  signal  on  the  rear  end.  Engine- 
men  and  firemen  will  he  held  equally  responsible 
for  the  strict  observance  of  this  important  rule. 

385.  A  signal  imperfectly  displayed,  or  the  ab- 
sence of  a  signal  at  a  place  where  a  signal  is 
usually  shown,  must  be  regarded  as  a  danger  signal, 
and  the  fact  reported  to  the  Superintendent,  Train 
Master  or  Train  Despatches 


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SIGNALS  BY  WHISTLE. 

386.  One  sound  of  the  whistle,  when  moving, 
is  a  signal  to  apply  brakes  instantly,  stop. 

387.  Two  sounds  of  the  whistle,  when  standing, 
is  a  signal  to  let  off  the  brakes,    go  ahead. 

388.  Three  sounds  of  the  whistle  is  a  signal  that 
the  engine  or  train  will  back. 

389.  Four  sounds  of  the  Avhistle  is  a  signal 
calling  for  flagman  or  switchman. 

390.  Successive  short  sounds  of  the  whistle  will 
be  used  as  a  danger  warning  to  persons  on  the  track, 
and  notifies  trainmen  of  danger  ahead.  They  will 
quickly  aid  in  stopping  the  train. 

391.  The  whistle  must  not  be  used  as  a  signal 
for  applying  or  letting  off  brakes  excej)t  when  the 
vacuum  brakes  fail,  and  then  the  trainmen  will 
work  the  hand  brakes  instantly. 


SIGNALS  BY  BELL-CORD. 

392.  One  stroke  of  the  bell  when  the  engine  is 
moving  is  the  signal  to  stop. 

393.  Two  strokes  of  the  bell  when  the  engine  is 
standing  is  the  signal  to  GO  ahead. 

394.  Three  strokes  of  the  bell  when  the  engine 
is  standing  is  the  signal  to  back. 

395.  Two  strokes  of  the  bell  when  the  engine  is 
running  is  a  signal  to  reduce  speed  at  once  and 
look  for  cause  for  signal. 


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SIGNALS  BY  LAMP  OR  LIGHT. 

31)6.  A  light  swung  across  the  track  is  a  signal 
to  STOP. 

31)7.  A  light  swung  over  head,  or  in  a  circle,  is 
a  signal  to  go  ahead. 

308.  A  light  moved  up  and  down,  vertically,  is 
the  signal  to  back. 

399.  A  rapid  motion  of  a  signal  light  means  act 
instantly;  a  slow  motion  means  act  carefully 

AND  SLOWLY. 


SIGNALS  BY  HAND  OR  FLAG. 

400.  Moving  the  arm  or  a  flag  to  and  fro  across 
the  track  is  a  signal  to  stop. 

401.  One  or  both  hands,  or  a  green  flag,  swung 

OVER  HEAD,  means  GO  AHEAD. 

402.  Either  hand,  or  a  white  flag,  moved  up 
and  down,  vertically,  means  back. 

403.  A  rapid  motion  means  act  quickly;  a 
slow  motion  means  act  with  care  and  caution. 
Flags  will  be  used  where  practicable. 


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SIGNALS 

BY  INTERLOCKING  SWITCH  TARGETS. 


„  404.  The  Semaphore  (A)  in  an  upright  position 
by  day,  or  a  white  light  (B)  by  night,  indicates 
that  the  switch  is  set  for  straight  or  main  track. 

405.  The  Semaphore  (A)  in  a  horizontal  position 
by  day,  or  a  greek  light  (B)  by  night,  indicates 
that  the  switch  is  set  for  side  track,  or  cross  over, 
as  the  case  may  be. 

406.  Enginemen  must  approach  with  caution 
points  where  interlocking  switches  are  in  nse,  and 
know  their  vacuum  brakes  to  be  in  good  order. 

407.  Red  signal  by  day,  or  red  light  by  night, 
means  stop. 

408.  Men  in  charge  of  or  working  interlocking 
switches  shall  receive  and  obey  instructions  from 
the  Superintendent  and  Train  Masters,in  all  matters 
pertaining  to  working  their  levers  and  the  move- 
ment of  trains.  In  regard  to  the  care  and 
maintenance  of  the  interlocking  arrangements,  they 
will  obey  the  orders  of  the  Chief  Engineer  and 
Road  Master. 


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